The principle that light can be in two places at the same time is absolutely extraordinary.

I'm more inclined to linger in the science pages of 'The Week' magazine. But my principle obsessions are still watching sitcoms and football.

I like pubs too, but it's hard for me to go and get proper bladdered in the way I used to. I don't want to moan about being recognised but I do get a bit of grief sometimes.

I see myself as a comic but the acting helps sell tickets for gigs.

I liked the idea of all of humanity fitting inside a sugar cube because more than 99.9% of matter is space.

There's a lot to do when you're a kid - spiders to catch, girls to poke in the eye - stuff to be getting on with.

I'm not a great shopper but I do buy a lot of books. I'm the publishers' friend - I buy a hundred books a year and read four.