When you are in the eye of the storm, you are often not aware of the whiplash around you.

At 19, you know everything; by the time you're 40, you haven't got a clue.

I do realise how incredibly lucky I am.

At home I have a Tibetan terrier. I'm still not sure if he's a genius or very thick. It's a fine line.

A typical Christmas is me shucking oysters. I love them and I always get them in at Christmas.

I certainly couldn't run a big country house, nor could I organize the greatest show on earth.