An American man recently released from North Korea has for the first time admitted that he deliberately left a Bible in a North Korean nightclub bathroom.

Jeffrey Fowle was talking to U.S. networks about his experiences during his five-month detention in the North. He said he thought it was a risk worth taking but with hindsight would not do it ag ain or recommend it.

Fowle was unexpectedly released by the North on Oct. 22 and flown home on a U.S. government jet. Talking about his time in prison, Fowle said he was treated quite well and given large portions of rice, vegetables, soup and meat every day.

The 56-year-old, who is from Ohio, has got his old job back and returns to work on Monday.