I don't like to brag, but I must tell you that I am regarded in some circles as being in the upper echelons of the elite loony left.

I must warn you right here and now that I am a 'wet leftie,' a 'leftist' and also a member of the 'bleeding heart liberal left.' I had no say in it whatsoever. I woke up one morning, and these things were tattooed across my forehead.

I am what I am and, you know, I'm a very lucky guy.

I am like a kid. I tell my family and friends I'm like a kid.

I quite like being who I am.

I am not an 'unplug' person. I like being plugged in.