My London: David Hasselhoff

When I'm working, I like Covent Garden, because it's near the theatres. If I want to hang out and shop, I like to be in Soho. My favourite boutique hotel is Blakes in Kensington. But don't try to find me, I use several different names to disguise my presence.

What was the last show you saw in London?
I saw Chicago when Jerry Springer was in it and I also loved Priscilla Queen of the Desert. I would love to be in that show, it's so campy and fun. Jude Law was amazing in Hamlet.

Where did you last go on holiday?
I've just spent six weeks in London and surrounding areas to film Meet the Hasselhoffs with my favourite two companions, my daughters. We went to Devon, which was a fantastic beachside experience. The Scottish Highlands was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to on earth. We also took the Eurostar to Paris and stayed in my favourite hotel over there, Costes. I love the Moulin Rouge area, watching the models and spies.

What advice would you give a tourist?
Look left.

Which London shops do you rely on?
Topshop is my girls' top spot. I go to Hawes & Curtis to get my shirts. I like the classy shops around Chelsea and Floral Street, but I try to stay away from the big stores.

What's the best meal you've had in London?Anything at Giovanni's in Goodwin's Court, behind St Martin's Lane. They have a pasta carbonara dish named after The Hoff.

What's your earliest London memory?
I came here for the first time to promote Knight Rider in the 1980s and got to meet Princess Diana, Fergie, Paul McCartney and Richard Branson all on the same day. It was amazing.

What would be on your tombstone?
Hoff to heaven.

What are your guilty pleasures?
Watching reruns of Knight Rider.

What would you do as Mayor for the day?
I'd give everyone the day off when the sun comes out, because it so rarely happens for you guys.

What's your life philosophy?
Live, love, laugh, and take it one day at a time.

What was the last album you bought?
It was Chris Daughtry's latest album. Daughtry is a great talent and a good friend of mine.

What makes you laugh?
The things that people say to me in the street. The other day someone screamed: You are my biggest fan.'

What makes you cry?
Watching my children be happy gives me tears of joy.

What are you up to at the moment?
I'm busy helping my girls with their singing careers and I'm developing new projects for the Sharkwatch television programme on The Underwater Channel, to help make people aware of the slaughter of sharks. I've also been making my UK show Meet the Hasselhoffs, for which I really immersed myself in British culture. It was such a pleasure to make, and to get to know the spirit and culture of the Pearly Kings and Queens.

What do you most like wearing?
My Cary Grant suit. It's perfect for any occasion.

What's the most romantic place in London?
I would rent out a pod on the London Eye at night. The view is spectacular up there.