Will Smith: I want to be president

Will Smith has revealed he wants to become president of the USA.

The actor said he was backing black Democrat hopeful Barack Obama in next year's election but went on to lay out his own policies.

"I always wanted to be the first black president but Barack Obama stole my idea," he explained. "That's OK with me. Barack can go first and then I'll take my turn."

Smith added: "Once I'm in, I'll start changing a few things that urgently need changing. The basis of human sanity is physical survival, right?

"So I'd start with universal health-care and shelter. I can't see that happening under Bush. Too many bad things have happened under his presidency.

"I don't believe he is an evil man, I just think he has an unevolved perspective. It's a good thing he's served his time. Now it's time for Barack Obama."

His comments came as Oprah Winfrey appeared at an Obama campaign rally.