I know what it's like to struggle for cash. When I went to drama school, I worked as a chambermaid to make ends meet.

I am not, I repeat, NOT a lesbian - even though I'd like to be one when I grow up.

I've chosen to stay in a jolly place for most of my life, and that is a lot of who I am.

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

That's the weird thing about not being married - you can't get regular kissing; you can't be guaranteed of it, and that's a great shame.

Theatre outings are my favourite thing to spend money on. The most influential play I saw was Bent, which starred Ian McKellen. And I loved the original performance of The Rocky Horror Show, with Richard OBrien and Tim Curry at the Royal Court, when I was about 15.

I want to do something where I play Judi Dench's younger sister or daughter.