I don't make the mistake of thinking it's a major musical event. I love the Eurovision Song Contest and it will continue long after I'm gone. Just please don't ask me to take it seriously.

There's not enough silliness in the world. Eurovision helps to keep it balanced.

Don't start drinking before the fifth song.

Television contracts the imagination and radio expands it.

Who knows what hellish future lies ahead? ... Actually, I do. I've seen the rehearsals.

The culture now in television is that the presenter calls the financial and, increasingly, the creative shots. It is comparable to what happened in Hollywood 15 or so years ago.

But they're laughing at you. They're not laughing with you.

Worried about a skin condition? Leap smartly into a bath of porridge.

I suppose I should make a little apology to Cyndi - although I'm not taking the blame for this - because I was the one who did say Cyndi had won.

A talk show is about having a look at a famous face, a bit of stand-up comedy, knockabout stuff - an interview is what Barbara Walters or Connie Chung does in the States, in-depth, done properly.

There's nothing to be said for being famous. It's a pain. You can't be rude to people - it's inexcusable not to be nice. Anyway, it's not in my nature. I was trained to be nice.

You have the power to adjust you life experience simply be being grateful.

...you've lost perspective? Well, get it back - God alone has the third person point of view in this life ...

Look toward the Soul's guidance, which is not just ready to be shared - but, awaits you acceptance.

He's throwing everything he can into the air on the chance that something might take flight. And we're the smallest, weakest bird.

No matter how complicated a problem is, it usually can be reduced to a simple, comprehensible form which is often the best solution.

The information is in the people, not in your head.

I have been on the cover of Time magazine. My father was on the cover of Time, and my grandfather was on the cover of Time.

My cats are really sassy and sophisticated, but most importantly, they are picky.

For a photographer, it's a necessity that you can shoot stuff magically. Accidents are necessary, but after I take the photograph, it's not over. I work on it more.

The first thing I ask when Im offered a part is, Whos the director? which is something they never understand in Los Angeles.