In the U.S., these sights are no longer a surprise to me. I see army generals, captains of industry, and politicians of all colours and creeds on American television.

American television, for all its faults, still has a black presence in shows and even in commercials. You'll see black people in automobile ads, black women starring on their own television shows. We don't see that on British television.

Me, I look in the mirror and all I see is this Jewish kid from Queens.

Giving kids the chance to see live theatre should not just be free, it should be compulsory.

See, the SAG awards caught me totally by surprise.

When I see pot-bellied cyclists wearing the 'maillot jaune,' it appals me.