I think it's very easy to get discouraged early on.

We developed 'Sightseers' as a TV idea but didn't get anywhere with it because all the channels said it was too dark originally as an idea for television.

Growing up, I didn't feel very cool having come from the Midlands.

I always think it's just best to just make stuff and to carry on making stuff, even if it's not off your own back, because that's the only way... especially as a comedy writer, I make short films and then show them to live audience, so if they're laughing you know you're doing something right.

If you can make someone believe that you believe in the idea then I think that's worth a lot.

So many films end up being filmed in London or in the same places over and over again.

Both of us have forged our careers in London, but a lot of my comedy influences come from my family and my childhood.