When my mother died, I had to go on air that night and do jokes.

Many people think I'm a television personality. I never have been! Just someone who acts it.

You know this old style of American family series? Well, I sit there and cry.

I emphasise the following: don't, whatever happens, be anyone but yourself. Don't act anyone else - that would be fatal.

I terminated the interview when I didn't know what he was talking about and went upstairs to lunch.

I'd rather you didn't talk, but it's up to you.

When my mother died, I had to go on air that night and do jokes.