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

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

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

When I wasn't as attractive as I am now, I suffered at the hands of cruel children and their taunts until I realised that confidence and a bit of aesthetic care can overcome that.

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 sway an audience if you win the women over. The gentlemen will follow 'cause they can be so foolish like that at times, they are easily led.