I tend not to trust people who live in very tidy houses. I know that on the surface there is nothing wrong with a person being well-ordered and disciplined. Nothing, except that it leaves the impression of that person having lived in the confines of a stark institution which, although he or she has long since left, remains within.

And people are intrigued if I really am as grumpy in real life. People feel a bit let down if I'm laughing or smiling.

The rain forest has Sting. Now Siberia has Jack Dee. Someone had to draw the short straw. In this case it was the rain forest.

Make lots of money. Enjoy the work. Operate within the law. Choose any two of three

I love mixing with comedians when I'm working with them, but when I'm not I don't feel the need to hang around with them.

Depression is something that has always figured in my life but now I'm dealing with it. I wish I'd done this years ago because it's been really helpful.

I was so keen to become a comedian that actually doing the comedy itself almost came second.