[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've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.

There's one major difference between James Bond and me. He is able to sort out problems!

My boy, we are pilgrims in an unholy land.

I met my wife through playing golf. She is French and couldn't speak English and I couldn't speak French, so there was little chance of us getting involved in any boring conversations - that's why we got married really quickly.

It's not the worst thing to slap a woman now and then.

A martini. Shaken, not stirred.