I pride myself in being an aficionado of the British seaside. Throughout my career, I have visited and worked in many of the famous British resorts, from Great Yarmouth to Largs.

When I visited Vietnam for Oxfam, the thing that really struck me was how the local farmers had to prepare to evacuate or climb to their mezzanines with their valuable family possessions.

When I fly British Airways, I can't help but read the free Daily Mail, which makes me glad I am leaving the country.

I toyed with the notion of being an actor, and am so glad that this whim did not go any further.

I pride myself on being tragically uncool.

I guess I reinvented myself about 18 times throughout my career.