I turn down invitations to events where I know there will be politicians.

For all I know, my grandfather was a bank robber in Kilsyth.

I lived through a golden period where society felt that it was good to help people who didn't have a great deal of money fulfil their potential.

Washington is a place where politicians don't know which way is up and taxes don't know which way is down.

The Hollywood image of the movie business is all about ambition and high achievers like James Cameron. But the British film industry is much more about men who wear cravats and work with model trains and hope another series of 'Thomas the Tank Engine' will be commissioned.

Never turn down a job because you think it's too small; you don't know where it can lead.