"Emigration is no longer a solution it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open."

"New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate."

"Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl."

"I write about wounds, the eternal treasons of life. It's not very funny, but it's sincere. My commitment is to sincerity."

"The greatest journey starts when the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"I just wrapped this movie called The Wedding Crashers which was a pretty big break for me."

"Relaxing is important; I would like to do more! Golf is a pretty good attempt, but good television, I find, is a great way to chill out and let it do the thinking for you. As long as the programme has got some substance and is well made, happy as a par round of 72!"

"AI is a beautiful thing. It is a reflection of ourselves."