The young people working for me are ambitious and hard-working. That work ethic has always been a trait of the British.

There's no need for me to get married. I live with someone; we're happy; end of story.

I'd say the most dangerous thing I've ever done is probably bungee jumping in Thailand...

If I go into a relationship with an artist, which at most is going to last five years, we have a 100-page contract covering every eventuality. Whereas with marriage you go into it with no contract, with laws that date back hundreds of years, and I don't think that's right.

We have hated the French for years. Now you have just joined the club. It makes you much more likable.

My life honestly isn't as weird as people think it is. I work longer hours, maybe I have a bit more money, but fundamentally, I'm not really that different.

I never knew how much love and pride I would feel.