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I don't spend much on clothes. I buy old books. I tell myself I ought to save - it's the classic Northern work ethic. I like good holidays, though. I'm a big fan of cruises. I love unpacking once and having the scenery change every day.
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People think cruises are for old folk, but they are amazing, as you get to see so many places, and you're never stuck as you're docked in a different port every day.
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Don't overdo the booze especially while flying - just because it's there doesn't mean you need to drink it. Everything in moderation.
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Gardening is, apart from having children, the most rewarding thing in life.
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I never get bored of my wife. It's lovely.
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You hope people won't be tricky or miserable. If you're in public life, it's important not to be. If someone says, 'I like your programme, thank you,' you should be grateful. I am. Why be nasty?
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Always take much less than you think you'll need.
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I am partly to blame for the decking boom, and I am sorry, I know it?s everywhere these days.