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.

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 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.

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

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.

I've got too much respect for stand-ups to call myself one.