There are lots of people who believe that caricature of me the tabloids created, so they think they don't like me.
Jo BrandI like the purity of stand-up because it is all about whether people laugh at your jokes. Either they laugh or they don't.
Jo BrandI love everything about books. I love the content, the way they look and even the lovely way they smell. I think a book collection says something about you as a person, and certainly my books are something I'd want to pass on for future generations.
Jo BrandI think it's really important to be kind, especially to people whose lives are grim - I try hard to cheer people up in as many ways as I can - if all else fails - I tell 'em a joke!
Jo Brand