I came back from university thinking I knew all about politics and racism, not knowing my dad had been one of the youngest-serving Labour councillors in the town and had refused to work in South Africa years ago because of the situation there. And he's never mentioned it - you just find out. That's a real man to me. A sleeping lion.

You can't be a proper comic unless you've been out on stage and felt the fear.

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.

I'm getting positive feedback for my acting so we'll see if any other interesting parts come up.

It's lovely being a parent and being in a strong marriage with somebody who is your best friend.

I was loved as a kid; I was raised with more love and emotional support than most folks could wish for my memories aged nought to ten are all bound up together in a mesh of innocence and fun.

I actually enjoy being heckled; it keeps it interesting, and I think it is a nice feeling for people once they have left the show.