[James Bond's qualities of] self-containment, his powers of decision, his ability to carry on through till the end and to survive ... I like to think I acquired them before Bond.

I haven't found anywhere in the world where I want to be all the time. The best of my life is the moving. I look forward to going.

People used to call me Bond in the street. It was impossible to avoid crowds of people all over the place and blinding flashguns. The Beatles had to run the gauntlet as well, but at least there were four of them!

My dear girl, there are some things that just aren't done, such as drinking Dom Perignon '53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That's just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs!

There are women who take it to the wire. That's what they are looking for, the ultimate confrontation. They want a smack.

I find if I just sit down and think, a solution presents itself.

There's always a new challenge to keep you motivated.