We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.

The dominant kind of snobbery that exists nowadays is job snobbery. You encounter it within minutes at a party, when you get asked that famous iconic question of the early 21st century, "What do you do?" According to how you answer that question, people are either incredibly delighted to see you, or look at their watch and make their excuses.

Coal will remain part of the energy mix, but it must be cleaner and more responsible.

I'm not a method actor. I don't immerse myself in a role to the point where I can't get out of it.