I loathe hecklers. I haven't got a good syllable to say. When you come out of the club circuit and into the concert hall, they should be gone. There's an element of manners that should tell you that the ticket is dear and it's a different venue.

It's my mind, and I reserve the right to change it as often as I like.

A lot of people are too easily offended. Religious people, for instance. They've been offending other people for centuries.

Life is supposed to be fun. It's not a job or occupation. We're here only once and we should have a bit of a laugh.

I set out to be a cross between Lenny Bruce and Robert the Bruce - my main thrust was the body and its functions and malfunctions - the absurdity of the thing.

Tread gently on anyone who looks at you sideways.

Avoid people who say they know the answer. Keep the company of people who are trying to understand the question.