There tends to be a jealousy in England towards countries that are successful.

I've always been conscious of the fact that there aren't enough Irish voices on British television compared to the amount of Irish people who live there.

I definitely enjoy an audience, when I'm performing. As I get older I'm kind of less comfortable at being demonstrative. I always fancied myself as a raconteur, but that never really worked out.

Put it this way: singing is not my day job.

Going out with other actors is never good; actresses are neurotic, and actors are horrendous egotists.

I cook rarely, but I've kind of got two or three dishes that I stick to. I do a great sweet potato and lentil curry.

Being at the genesis of the creative process is definitely something I want to keep doing. It's just such a great buzz.