The really disturbing thing about Somalia is that in a country where there are few economic opportunities, pirates are perceived as glamorous and are held in awe by young boys who aspire to their lifestyle.

Politicians all over the world cater to domestic vote banks. They will spend only on what their constituents want. So unless there is a grass root green movement in a nation the politicians will not be willing to spend money on curbing emissions. More awareness is needed amongst the people to effect the real change in how governments spend.

My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench.

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.

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.

There's nothing so aphrodisiacal for a woman as money and success.

History is a river that never ends. Today is history, and I am here at the fountainhead.