My mobile rang around lunchtime one day, and it was George Michael. He wanted to come in on Friday. We were like, 'okay, if that's what you want'. And he was a very good guest. That's a real exception to the rule.

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

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

Some people think they're depressed and they go to the doctor and want pills. And you just think: 'You hate where you live, you've lost your job, your boyfriend has dumped you, could all this be why you're depressed?'

I was a failed actor but I still wanted to show off, so I ended up doing live comedy.

I am camp. Lots of gay men can't cope with their campness. They are in denial about it.

One of the great things about being gay and out is that the papers couldn't care less about your love life.