Trying to be funny is one of the hardest things on the planet. I think that's tough for everyone. If you're just naturally funny it's a hell of a lot easier.

You really come to life on stage but outside - this is a bit of a sad clown cliché - there is that element of loneliness you get from travelling and being on the road. Stand-ups can bring a lot of that to a dramatic role and make it work for them.

There is only one thing that could make me near homicidal. Yeah - this is called My Proper Tea.

I got into music via the competitions; the first time I ever performed was in a kind of rap battle, competing for money.

In show business, never underestimate the power of saying "no".

Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one

No wonder this circuit failed. It says 'Made in Japan'.