There have been times I've finished a big job and thought, 'Great, a couple of weeks off.' But then a couple of weeks turns to three weeks and then after a month you're staring at the phone willing it to ring.

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

My work's never been accepted by my family, but it's something I'll always carry on with.

You know, there's that temptation in interviews to make yourself sound - well, to give yourself a bit of mystery.

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

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

We all have days where we can't pronounce things or give it the emotion it deserves.