People love watching medical dramas - they also love watching documentaries about the workings of the brain.

My mother taught me what it is to have a sense of humour; my dad, who was a headmaster, everything you need to know about hard work. My dad is the most decent man you could come across.

I'm not strong-willed enough or unkind enough... or maybe simply not wise enough to tell a journalist that a subject is out of bounds.

In my life, I have made the occasional catastrophic choice, and it's just a case of moving on and learning from it.

Spoilt is a euphemism for loved.

I spend my money on holidays and eating out, and it allows me to be generous.

It's ridiculous, but it's horrible going bald. Anyone who says it isn't is lying.

I didn't much like Las Vegas. The noise of the place and the whole 24-hour, 'let's play the slot machines all night' culture of the place just left me cold.

I thought I was God's gift to mankind and the greatest Irishman since George Best.

New Zealand is a place where you can get well.

I'd be a very easy therapist's subject.

You have to be willing to spend time making things for no known reason.

By all means judge and react, but at some point afterwards be sure to reflect and switch sides. The next time you might be less quick to react.

Christmas is supported through celebration, joyfully passed on - from generation to generation.

History had its own way of explaining things. The way historians explain things is by telling a story.

I can't think of any other job in journalism where the newsmakers come to you.

Pain for the old was no longer a surprise.

I cast my bread on the waters long ago. Now it's time for you to send it back to me - toasted and buttered on both sides.

Don't cry about money, it never cries for you.

I walk around with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen all the time.

The shell must be cracked apart if what is in it is to come out, for if you want the kernel you must break the shell.