Those years between drama school and getting onto the stand-up circuit were pretty lean.

I've heard other gay people say when they were growing up they felt 'foreign.' Growing up, I was able to label these feelings as: 'I'm a Protestant.' It wasn't until I left, I thought: 'Oh, those weren't Protestant feelings.'

Do I have more depth than I'm given credit for? No!

I don't think you should have to try to be nice, I think most people are nice. I think being cheerful and nice is just a politeness.

My parents grew up working class, but in that way that working class families do, they spent a fortune on education to better me.

I've so exceeded what I ever wanted to do.

It sounds deeply shallow, but for brief spells every member of the public can be fascinating.