RE: Some of the other players that I’ve interviewed have been less than frank in their interviews. I have been asked to see whether you would mind playing “Yes or no” – with all of your answers being either “Yes” or “No”. Is that OK?

The Rock: No problem.

RE: I’m sorry. It has to be “Yes” or “No”.

The Rock: OK.

RE: Yes or no?

The Rock: For fuck sake. Yes.

RE: We’ve seen the photos of you in the heady days of your anabolic steroid use. Did you give up the ‘roids because your penis was shrinking?

The Rock: [Pause] No. I never even…

RE: A simple “Yes” or No” is all we need. I asked whether you had given them up and you said “No”. You might be hearing from the stewards. Do you think Australia should leave the EU?

The Rock: [Sigh] No.

RE: Was last week the first time you’ve had your car confiscated under the hoon laws?

The Rock: [Pause] No.

RE: You’re frowning. Look, I wouldn’t be doing my job properly if I didn’t ask difficult questions. How about we stop with the “Yes or no”. OK?

The Rock: Yes.

RE: No, we’ve stopped now. It’s OK to say more than “Yes” or “No” now.

The Rock: Look, I never did drugs and Australia is not even in Europe. You’re twisting my words.

RE: Come on. The photos speak for themselves and you were pretty clear. You said you didn’t want Australia to leave the EU. You can’t have it both ways.

The Rock: And I’ve never had my car confiscated.

RE: But you just said last week was not the first time. Relax. You can trust me. These words will probably stay within the narrow confines of the internet. It’s OK.

The Rock: Leave me alone.