Graydon Carter

History is nothing if not an epic tale of missed opportunities.

As any journalist will tell you, there are few professional situations as vexing as when a friend becomes involved in a major story that you feel you must cover.

I really don't despise anyone. But there is a list of a half dozen people I would prefer never to hear from or see again.

One of my favourite items is a very old jacket - it was my mum's uniform from when she was working 15 or 20 years ago.

I'm a big action junkie. I grew up on the '80s action movies - the bad ones and the good ones.

I'm the world's worst after-dinner speaker. I need pictures to respond to. I was the voice of the lottery balls once and got the sack.