“I just think the most difficult thing to displace is privilege.”

Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.

Only 4 percent of all the companies owned in Scotland have their head offices in Scotland.

I met my wife through playing golf. She is French and couldn’t speak English and I couldn’t speak French, so there was little chance of us getting involved in any boring conversations – that’s why we got married really quickly.

I have no shortage of material or offers, it’s just a case of what you select to do. But I think it’s realistic that my chances of playing Romeo are now over.

I don’t think I’ll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories, but those days are over.

I’ve never kept a record of anything.

I have always hated that damn James Bond. I’d like to kill him.

There’s always a new challenge to keep you motivated.

There’s a lot of fantasy about what Scotland is, and the shortbread tins and that sort of thing.

When you hear someone from the very north of Scotland speaking, I think its nice, very musical and harmonious.

I unfortunately don’t speak French, but my wife is now fluent in English, which really reflects rather badly on me.

There’s one major difference between James Bond and me. He is able to sort out problems!

I admit I’m being paid well, but it’s no more than I deserve. After all, I’ve been screwed more times than a hooker.

I haven’t found anywhere in the world where I want to be all the time. The best of my life is the moving. I look forward to going.

Everything I have done or attempted to do for Scotland has always been for her benefit, never my own and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

I’ve always been hopeful about Scotland’s prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.