I can't see why anyone would want to be in politics because you get so much criticism.

I was depressed as a child. I found it hard to make friends. My favourite thing was locking myself in the bathroom and practising comedy routines.

I am a huge fan of 'Doctor Who.'

We sit in a room for months trying to think of funny things.

I don't get recognized much, and am very happy with that. The fans I have met have all been delightful.

Sometimes you meet people who can't swim. And I always think: 'Oh my God, that's extraordinary.' For me, it's always been a treat I just feel really happy in the water.

My favourite restaurant of all time is Mildreds on London's Lexington Street. It's a little vegetarian restaurant and is really fun and healthy, too. It was the first place I went to in London and really liked. That was 20 years ago, and it is still my favourite.