I go on a hunting safari at least once a year to Botswana, which is fantastic because we have a huge area of wilderness entirely to ourselves. My island covers roughly 55 acres, which again I have to myself, with nearly half a kilometre of private beach with my own jetties and boats.

Authors can only soft sell the environment. Create a wonderful story around the environment involving the characters that leaves a lasting impression on the reader's mind.

It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one.

It's a strange paradox that a man gifted with too many talents can fritter them all away without developing a single one to its full.

The best cure for racism is to have somebody shoot at you. Man, it does not matter then what color the arse is that comes to save yours-black or white, you're ready to give it a big fat kiss.

I think one of the most poignant things is unrequited love and loneliness.

I know it's politically incorrect but I enjoy things like the kick boxing and cock fighting.