I think America is a hard nut to crack. But once you get a toehold, it's a great place for an entrepreneur because people are so enthusiastic, and you have the most enthusiastic audiences in world.

The biggest shock when I lost it all was the realization that so much of my life had been out of my control. When I started to make the money back, I vowed that it would never happen again. I bought things only when I could afford them. There was no big mortgage, no cars on hire purchase. I remember buying a TR6 sports car for £6,000, and funnily enough it gave me more pleasure than the Porsche ever had.

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

It simply works. You do it twice a year. Who cares? And it balances my smoking and drinking.

I've always been petrified of working for a boss who I didn't like but who I was in fear of, because I wanted my salary.

I break up very well. I am a good breaker-upper.

You don't hate the mosquito; you just want it out of your face.