I changed my mind on airing my views. Sometimes silence is better.

I used to think that technology could help education. I've probably spearheaded giving away more computer equipment to schools than anybody else on the planet. But I've had to come to the inevitable conclusion that the problem is not one that technology can hope to solve. What's wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology. No amount of technology will make a dent. It's a political problem.

When I decided that Mavis Staples was right – I don’t need to despise myself.

I am so obdurate I do not change my mind.

Self-centredness.

Tall, arrogant and loving.

I will let you know when I find out.

The cheapest available Volvo.

“You pinko!” by a Tory minister signing off at the end of an interview with me during the EU referendum campaign.

I am too ashamed to answer.