London, Jan 7 : Former James Bond Sir Sean Connery believes that the language barrier between him and his wife has kept their marriage alive for 32 years.

The 78-year-old star has been married to Micheline for 32 years but says he can''t understand her native tongue French.

"She may be half my size, but she''s got a few snappy comebacks!" the Daily Express quoted him as saying.

" We''re total opposites - that''s what kept us together all these years.

"I don''t speak a word of French but often think that what should be a handicap is actually a godsend," he added, (ANI)