I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary school when I was 11. I wanted to be a priest, but when they told me I could never have sex, not even on my birthday, I changed my mind.

I've spent lots of time in London, I studied in London, I like London. It's just not my home.

I think if you're at the point where you're popular enough to sell your wedding photos to OK! Magazine then you don't need the money.

For the greater good, I thought I should be a spiritual leader for people for some reason.

I believe that Britain is becoming more class-conscious, and I quake at the very idea of Old Etonians ruling the world again.

Some comics are in it for what they can get out of it. Others are in it for a love of comedy. I think those that are in it for a genuine love of comedy find each other within the circuit and become friends.

With stand-up you've just got that one chance. Audiences can be quite fickle.