Daniel Craig talks about the perks of being James Bond

James Bond star Daniel Craig has revealed the best perk that comes with playing the nation�s favourite spy.

It�s not the girls, gadgets or exotic locations that get him going but the chance to test-drive shiny new cars - reports the Express.

�I�m thrilled that I got to drive the new Aston Martin even before Jeremy Clarkson,� said the smouldering 39-year-old, who will be behind the wheel of the new Aston in the next 007 adventure.

�It was a relief that he liked it but I already knew how good it was.�

The versatile actor � who can next be seen in The Golden Compass � said he was glad to be at the forefront of British cinema after being handed a gong at The British Independent Film Awards at Camden�s Roundhouse theatre in North London.

�The awards are a good reason to celebrate the British film industry but we don�t need to highlight it � it�s not a charity case, it is breathing and alive,� insisted Craig, who accompanied girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell, above, to the event.

�The freedom of British film-makers means we can discuss, criticise and make proper comment about the world.�

He�s happy to advocate UK movies but too busy to watch many of them. �I�ve only seen a few of the films nominated for awards,� he said.

�I have a huge stack of DVDs waiting to be watched at home.�

Thanks to `kirby girl` for the alert.

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