Chiklis fights boa fire

Hollywood actor Michael Chiklis has revealed how he saved Lady Sonia McMahon's life when she caught fire at a cocktail party in Sydney.

The former prime minister's wife was wearing a boa which burst into flames while Chiklis and his Fantastic Four co-stars, including Lady McMahon's son, Nip/Tuck star Julian, were having drinks last month.

Chiklis had American TV host David Letterman enthralled when he told of saving Lady McMahon from death or serious burns by grabbing the flaming boa and putting the fire out.