I wouldn't say I was grumpy. It's more pathological - I have seismic tantrums. I get red in the face and cry at least three times a week, and I have to lie down and have a nap afterwards.

After graduating from flares and platforms in the early 1970s, I started drama school wearing a pair of khaki dungarees with one of my Dad's Army shirts, accessorised by a cat's basket doubling as a handbag. Very Lady Gaga.

I can't tan naturally.

The comedy I like the best is comedy I can't do, stuff that doesn't touch my arena.

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 can't stand folk who are all snobby about reality TV.

I prefer highs and lows to an even keel. Moderation is never something I've been good at.