Richard Burton

New York for high-fliers

Hotel Du Vin, Birmingham

When Simon Cowell stayed here, he was surrounded by autograph hunters. I had a Big Issue seller. But, each to his own.

Burnham: Hop in, I know the way

It took an open-top car snug enough for two, a healthy breeze and miles of unbroken road to get this Mr Toad out of Toad Hall and off to Chelsea-on-Sea.