If he had had a reply, would it have been given more weight than others, previously asked the same?
Was thinking about that myself.
Interesting question. I fear that even though interviews with him sometimes come across as very open and casual, I feel sure there is the usual question vetting prior to interviews. Lots of editing afterwards too.
Get him live on camera and ask away!
I understand that a news documentary team has been close to him all along and that they're putting together a show to be broadcast after he's returned, so maybe there'll be some juicy detail in that.
Don't hold your breath, though.