Divorce is not easy, but if you genuinely put your kids first, that dictates the civility you should show each other. What example are you otherwise?

When I wrote 'Dear Fatty,' I realised that sitting and writing alone is an absolute joy.

Why would anyone want to be called a size zero or even aspire to being a zero? I don't even understand the thinking behind it, let alone the practicalities. What is all that about?

My best friend is the most important girl, outside of family, to me. I met her when I went to college and we bonded immediately. I'd do anything for her at any time. We phone each other every day.

My approach to parenting is that everything is open - everything. I'm not very good at covert, or subtle, and I've had to learn timing. I do blunder in a bit.

The person I have admired the most in comedy terms would be Eric Morecambe, who is my total hero.

It was my father who taught me to value myself. He told me that I was uncommonly beautiful and that I was the most precious thing in his life.