It sounds deeply shallow, but for brief spells every member of the public can be fascinating.

A good rule to remember for life is that when it comes to plastic surgery and sushi, never be attracted by a bargain.

The only people who are desperate to go on the show are people we're desperate not to have on the show.

I always say I'd rather be miserable by myself than unhappy in a relationship.

I don't think I've got bad taste. I've got no taste.

I am really bad at actually interviewing people.

In my experience the difference between a straight and a bisexual is about four pints

I bet Maurice Gibb's heart monitor was singing the tune of Stayin' Alive.

A comedian's a comedian. They're a very kind of cynical bunch. I guess that's why I like them.

The BBC is a victim of its own independence.

I have nothing to say about my childhood. It was a perfectly pleasant upbringing - it's not like it was unhappy or anything.

Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn
 all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.

If you're a serious minded leader, you will read. You will read all you can.

I've got nothing to hide and other misunderstandings of privacy

Mother Earth is in pain and ailing because of global warming.

Mind my own business.

Twitter is unspeakably irritating. Twitter stands for everything I oppose.

When I hear Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come', it frustrates me because no matter how hard I try, I can never be that good.

Your intention to love, no matter what, is the absolute key to happiness.

I think the main thing over time is that you gain confidence and are able to tell your story better and stronger.

Love just seems to make life not just livable, but a gallant, gallant event.