It’s great! Interesting that no one has ever suggested that Obama stand down so that Hillary has a clear run but always the opposite. There are some strong women in positions of power around the world now and I wish there were more. Let’s hope that she goes all the way!

Watching this from across the Atlantic, I’m not sure about the race aspect, ie Obama is of mixed race, but I’m sure there will be an awful lot of stuff to clear up following the Bush administration and, as always, who better to do it than a woman? It seems to me that Hilary Clinton will be able to hit the ground running and that the last thing the US (and the rest of the world) needs is an inexperienced President. Sorry if I’m offending anyone by commenting on your political race but whatever happens will impact hugely on the UK.

He, like me, was born on the Isle of Wight in the southeast of England and he always made a point of mentioning that and championing the Island. He will be very much missed, as a man and as a great director/writer.