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.

Never try to be witty with U.S. airport officials. It's always lost on them and you'll find yourself being put back on the plane.

My first holiday to San Francisco in 1998-99 was supposed to be a two-week vacation but I ended up staying five weeks and nearly didn't come home.

I had a massive amount of self-belief when I did stand-up.

I've got little ankles and a bit of a belly, so it makes me look rather an egg on legs.

Being 'Johnny' was almost like an out of body experience. I thought he was just a character that I'd created and could quite easily step away from, but it was much more difficult than that.

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