I don't have a lot to share with other men. My heart sinks when I get into a taxi and someone starts talking to me about football.

A bully can only make you feel bad about yourself if you let them.

It's easier not to make a particular joke in case it offends. But every joke will offend someone, and I've always believed that the audience is bigger than one person. The danger is that things will become bland.

I haven't traditionally been a family entertainer.

I don't know what I'll be like when I'm 60. I already have the traits of a retired gentleman.

I had a very happy childhood, but I wasn't that happy a child. I liked being alone and creating characters and voices. I think that's when your creativity is developed, when you're young. I liked the world of the imagination because it was an easy place to go to.

I've noticed that once you leave London you do kind of become a bit more famous. People in London are a bit too cool for school. It's not so unusual to see someone from London in the street. But outside of London people are a bit more excited to see you and come out and support you.