I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela at least twice on holiday. Every time, I'm totally awed by his vision, strength and forgiveness. I feel honoured to have got to know him and his wonderful wife Graca over the years.

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art.

Autobiographies are only useful as the lives you read about and analyze may suggest to you something that you may find useful in your own journey through life.

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds the book of their words and the book of their art.