outspoken 70-year-old said evidence suggested women tended to be of average intelligence , whereas men were either ` very , very bright or very thick ' , but denied he is sexist .
the television presenter also gave his views on the current political class , claiming he did not believe any politician was equipped to be prime minister and the ` real talent has left politics .
starkey , who said he was ` born quite seriously disabled ' , added people with physical and mental disabilities should not be portrayed .