I firmly believe there are books whose greatness actually enable you to live.

I think people say you shouldn't work with children or animals, but you must only work with children.

The Catholic Church - it's so difficult because I don't want say anything offensive but it makes me very angry that religious leaders from this faith have tried to respond negatively to sexual education and to the promotion of condom use

I`ve realized that in all the great stories, even if there`s a happily-ever-after ending, there`s something sad.

London has always been a haven for victims of cruelty, and been improved by them. Yet I can see it changing now. Outsiders are demonised, there are little bits of legislation, people are scared.

I understand what it's like to come with your family, and to uproot yourself and come to another culture. You need a lot of support. People say, 'She's got her daughter; she's got her husband.' Yeah, but she hasn't got anyone else.

Laughter is a celebration of our failings. That's what clowns are for. And that's what I am.