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

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

My life could have been so grim really, really grim.

A comedian's a comedian. They're a very kind of cynical bunch. I guess that's why I like them.

I have nothing to say about my childhood. It was a perfectly pleasant upbringing - it's not like it was unhappy or anything.

I do get pleasure from very inconsequential things, like shopping for clothes.

A good rule to remember for life is that when it comes to plastic surgery and sushi, never be attracted by a bargain.