Good Lord, he is about to ditch the 'Cutty Sark', or is it the "Love Boat".
What are you going to do for your next trick Mathos?
Mow his lawns, it seems the thing he does most these days.
Are you upset about anything today?
No, feeling very accepting in general. Looking forward to seeing Zodiac (I love scary movies- and I remember reading about this guy when I was young and it terrified/fascinated me at the same time). Also, I'm going with my son, with whom I almost never have the chance to spend very much time anymore, and we're having lunch together...
Is there any news story from the past that really captured your imagination?
I remember being very haunted by the story of Donald Crowhurst, about whom a film has recently been made, a lone yachtsman who went mad because he was cheating in a major race, and killed himself.
How do you feel about the Madeleine stories, since the media are now thinking they overhyped them?
Yes, the role New Yorks's mayor Rudy Giuliani played, after the 2001 Sept. 11 attack on his city. I was greatly impressed by this man's compassion in dealing with the victims and their relatives after this tragedy. He gave a speech in my home town some month ago and was given a long standing ovation by those present, in my view a remarkable man.
Is there anybody in particular that you admire?
Camilla B, a wonderful woman who set up the Kid's Company charity (please everyone, read about it). She works with young people at the very margins of society who social services have given up on.
Who do you admire?
No one in particular...I admire a lot of people in light of the work they do... but they all seem to have a selfish reason for it
...well 'most' do...
Do you think one should put aside personal ambitions or views when providing services like community or social services?
Views, no - people without convictions achieve nothing and, from a lot of experience, I am not at all cynical about people who work for charities, though I am about politicians.
Can somebody give us another inspirational figure to reflect on?
Yeah....Me
Do you think I would make a good Prime Minister?
Yes, Tony Blair is abdicating, so why not put your hat in the ring, you'll do a much better job than him, I'm sure.
Do you think we'll ever see a Statesman like Winston Churchill again?
Churchill commenced smoking Havana cigars during a visit to Cuba in 1895, his favorite brands were Romeo y Julieta and the now-defunct La Aroma de Cuba.
As a non-smoker, I'm wondering if tobacco is some kind of a drug and is addictive. Does anybody have a view on this subject?
Not me...I don't know much about drugs as of yet!
Do you think we should all be aware of the pros and cons of 'everything'?
Not everything, but it is helpful to be well informed; as it happens I know that tobacco is many times more addictive than heroin, and that women find it harder to give up smoking than men.
What do you see as the purpose of your life?
To stay here as long as possible.
Have you any tips on how to manage that that are not already well known?
To life a longer life, avoid the following:
Standing on train tracks
McDonalds
New Orleans, Atlanta, or Detroit
Crack
Parachuting / Bungi Jumping
Will the afterlife have beer?
I sincerely hope so, if not, I'll make my own.
What is your favourite pastime?
Sex
What is your favourite colour?
Black
Do you ever visits markets when overseas?
Frequently, but mostly for food and very cheap clothes. I've just been planning a trip for my son and g/f to Chitral in Pakistan, it looks stunning and I wish I could go too.
Do you like high mountains?
