You have to give kids from ordinary families a ladder. You have to show them there's a way out.

Tattoos are so widespread, so ugly and so very, very permanent. You can, in theory, have them removed - but a large chunk of your living flesh will go with it.

The most convincing argument against early parenthood is that you are in a relationship that is likely to fall apart before that child grows up.

When you have a kid, money matters.

You have to give kids from ordinary families a ladder. You have to show them there's a way out.

I've been visiting Thailand for more than 20 years but didn't fall in love with it until I visited Phuket Town in Phuket. The northern part of Phuket is one of the most fascinating places I've ever been, and largely unspoilt and unknown.

When he was born, I looked at my little boy and felt an unconditional love I never knew was inside me. As he grew, and I watched him stagger about, squeak his first words, and turn into a beautiful little boy, that feeling did not change.