Like most people - unless they're very practised at it or have no warm blood at all in their veins - I feel a little apprehensive about the red carpet. It's always a bit bewildering when people are taking pictures and asking questions before the ceremony.

That is to say, Hillary Clinton is not, in my mind, a satisfying or calming alternative to Donald Trump.

The efforts of Black Lives Matter to bring attention to the all-too-frequent instances of unjustified violence being used by policemen may not be paying off as quickly as some might hope.

It's hard not to get depressed when you pay attention to the world and how strangely and corrupt the people in it sometimes behave.

I've been lucky to learn by playing all kinds of roles and watching all kinds of really good cinematographers, actors, and directors for many years before people were even aware of me in terms of audience.

There might be people out there who wouldn't hire me because they thought I should keep my mouth shut, but I'm not aware of that. Even if I saw evidence of that, it wouldn't really concern me.

It's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things.