Frank Bruno had an illustrious boxing career with two high-profile losses against Mike Tyson but winning the World Championship against Oliver McCall in 1995.

Great Britain took to him as a character with a great big laugh and soon he was seen on every TV programme from Sooty to all the chat shows. In 2003 he was sectioned, and in 2012 and in 2014 went of his own accord to hospital to get help.

After poor treatment Frank decided to speak up on behalf of the silent thousands who have either experienced mental health issues themselves either in person as a carer or someone close to them.

For signed copies of Frank’s latest bestseller book “Let me be Frank” www.frankbruno.co.uk Frank is also embarking on a theatre tour. He will be at St Albans Arena on February 15, where he will be talking about some of the stories in the book as well and some of the stories about his career as a boxer and an entertainer. He is joined on stage by comic comedian Jed Stone.

What do you wear when you have five seconds to get ready?

My pants, I'm brave and proud.

Which shop you could spend the most time and money in.

Harrods.

You last splashed out on what?

My Bentley.

The one thing in your wardrobe you will never get rid of.

My MBE suit.

What’s your best investment?

Investing my time in boxing.

If you could only wear one brand of clothes what would it be?

Matalan.

If you were to be stranded on an island with a man or woman, who would it be?

Madonna.

The best party you have ever been to?

The after party of the fight between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield in America

If we could take you anywhere in the world where would it be?

The Caribbean

What is your earliest memory?

Going to the Chelsea match with my dad.

What sort of child were you?

Inquisitive and hungry for success.

When did you last feel happy?

I generally am happy most days but at my happiest when in the health club or gym with my headphones on in my own little world.

When did you last cry and why?

Yesterday, thinking of my kids and the future and how lucky I am

What was your biggest achievement apart from your boxing winning the World Championship?

Having my four children.

And your biggest disappointment apart from losing in boxing?

Not spending as much time with them as I would like to.

What would you like to be better at?

Reading and writing.

What are your best character traits?

My sense of humour.

And your worst?

Being very very messy and pretending I didn't see it.

Who would you love to have a chat with if they were still living?

I would love my mum and dad, God rest their souls, to be there, Harry Carpenter, Carmen my PA, Michael Jackson.

How do you relax?

Going to Champneys and listening to music.

How easily do you fall in love?

No, not at all.

Your guilty pleasure?

Cakes.

Where would home be in your ideal world?

Lands End.

Who would play you in a movie?

Will Smith.

As a child what did you want to be?

A boxer.

Secret to a happy relationship?

Being faithful.

Your best quality?

I never judge people and will try to help anybody. I accept people as I find them and I'm not driven by materialism.

And your worst?

That I never listen if I don't like the first few words

Most romantic thing you have done?

I don't know what that word is? Ha ha.

Last meal on earth?

Rice and peas.

Acting or singing, which would you like to do if you had a chance to become a professional?

Acting of course. Have a word, me and pantomime! Ha ha!

Biggest musical influence?

Bob Marley

Secret skill?

My Black & Decker.

Essential gadget.

My mobile phone, when I can find it

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

The last mirror looked in cracked!

On a day off we’d find you..

In the gym or at Champneys.

Starstruck moment:

When I met Michael Jackson

Career highlights?

Winning the world title.

Favourite tipple?

Jamaican punch

Hangover cure.

I only ever had a hangover once when I was eight and I've never got drunk since.

Top of your bucket list?

To go on Richard Branson's new rocket to the moon.

Big break?

Meeting Terry Lawless

Philosophy of life:

To be happy; you're here on borrowed time

Last film that made you cry:

The Colour Purple

First record you bought:

Eddie Grant

Greatest fear:

Dying

Style icon:

Myself of course. Have you seen my suits?

Your celebrity crush:

Madonna. Shhhhh... don't tell her

Name three albums you really love.

Anything by Bob Marley, Dennis Brown and Dire Straits

Who dead or alive is/was your favourite person on TV

The Two Ronnies

What radio station do you listen to?

Whatever is on

Favourite theatre show:

I like watching ballet.

If you had a dream dinner party for five people dead or alive, who would you invite?

Prince, Michael Jackson, my dad, Eddie Murphy and Freddie Starr. And I'd sneak Madonna in too. And James Brown can entertain us!

Which reality TV show you would love to do?

Strictly Come Dancing because I need to move my hips now.

Frank will be at the Alban Arena on February 15. Tickets are available from www.floodlightentertainment.co.uk.

For signed copies of Frank's new book Letme be Frank visit www.frankbruno.co.uk