The charismatic and cheeky 78-year-old Aussie actor never thought twice about why his marriage with actor Rachel Ward has lasted since they tied the knot in 1983, after meeting on the set of the famed mini-series The Thorn Birds .

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"I'm a saint," he said, deadpan.

But was then quick to correct himself after I pointed out no-one will believe him.

"Or maybe she's a saint," he said, laughing.

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