The only way to go on holiday is with your expectations at ground level. Convince yourself before you go that the weather's going to be dreadful and there will be nylon sheets. You'll then be pleasantly surprised.

I am not sure gender ever won't be an issue in comedy, because I think that women do have different priorities in some respects.

I know the new comedy god is surrealism, but it doesn't touch my heart.

I don't do marriage. I think it's incredibly naff. And I don't like vulgar displays of ostentation.

I am very short-sighted, and if I don't like a situation I take my glasses off.

My daughter has always had a strong sense of her own identity. From the day she was born her father and I were in love with and in awe of her and still are.

My older sister is bossy, my brother is a stirrer and me - well, I am perfect!