The Bible, undoubtedly, is a mixed bag. I don't see myself coming back to the Church. I do like the tradition. If you come from a strong culture, you can decide what you agree with and what you don't agree with. If you're given a blank canvas, it's almost harder in life.

I am of the very last generation who didn't have computers at school. As we grow old we'll become something of an aberration.

I find impressionists slightly annoying, really.

Even great people are always slightly disappointing, which is generally what makes them interesting.

If it was just the potatoes that were affected, at the end of the day you will pay the price if you're a fussy eater.

I like the British public. There is something in this country called tall poppy syndrome. You're good but you're not that good, pal, OK? The natural state of our nation is slightly miserable, and probably the healthier for it. In America you don't get a key down the side of your Bentley.

I've always been drawn to discomfort and that limbo of unease you get between comedy and tragedy.