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

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.

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

I still give myself the right to be highly critical of others, though.

I hate flying, airports and the whole rigmarole - queuing up, security and lost luggage.

I sang 'American Pie' a lot in my stage set. It had a knack of uniting an audience in a sing-along. It's a clever song about American history but wrapped in a fantastic tune.

Up North you are holding your own. Everyone considers themselves a comedian.