As soon as I got successful, the Scottish press started picking on me. It's something they reserve just for me.

I started to draw desert islands. They were just rough, shapes in the middle of the page. Then I began drawing shapes within those shapes and I was amazed how quickly the islands got better. It took off from there.

If you haven't heard a good rumour by 11:00am, start one.

I think my securities far outweigh my insecurities. I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as I used to be.

I love Scotland and I speak about it a lot, so people think I'm desperate to go back. They just take it upon themselves to say I'm going back, but I'm not. I'd rather concentrate on becoming a citizen of the world.

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.

Acting is a different discipline. On stage I'm free to say what I please. But the change is very good for ya.