I don't have sophisticated tastes. I have average tastes. If you looked in my collection of DVDs, you'd see 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars.' In the book library, you'd see John Grisham and Sidney Sheldon. And if you look in my fridge, it's, like, children's food - chips, milkshakes, yogurt.

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

Anyone who goes on 'The X Factor' to make big money will be in for a big shock.

Choosing how you vote should not be a snap verdict based on a few minutes of television.

When I was young and we got caught pinching apples, we got a smack from the local policeman. Today if that happened he would be sued. There is a tendency to punish the victim, not the criminal. If someone broke into my house or my mum's house, I worry that the burglar has more rights than me.

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.

There's one argument that says we shouldn't be putting these kids on under the age of 16. I think you've got to take it case by case.