"With the cricket, I knew what I was doing - to a degree." — Andrew Flintoff

I have no problems with a multicultural society; I think that is to the benefit of the country. But you have to be careful what levels you take it to.

I can easily go up to 19 stone or so if I'm not careful.

I made a series for ITV, just after I retired from Tests in 2009, called 'Flintoff Versus the World.' The idea was that I would attempt a series of extreme sports - rodeo riding, jumping out of aeroplanes, paragliding, cliff diving. I thought, 'Yeah, it looks fun. It's six weeks having a laugh.'

You can do pretty much anything you want in Dubai. In terms of getting around, everywhere's within half an hour in the car.

It was two different worlds: my world - cricket, the dressing room and the lads. And then family. Even when they travelled with me, it wasn't always easy to bridge the gap.

I like being out on the cricket field and performing and playing in front of a crowd. I find it quite tricky when there are press photographers outside my house. It's all very bizarre.

Looking back, I feel for the missus. She used to get the worst of me.

I take the same Timberland holdall wherever I go, stuffed with all my gear. Or a Louis Vuitton weekender my wife bought me. I'd never have a bag that you wheel; they get in the way.

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With the cricket, I knew what I was doing - to a degree.