You don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am.

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.

The cheese board is my big treat at Christmas that I have to deny myself during the rest of year.

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

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

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

I sang 'American Pie' a lot in my stage set. It had a knack of uniting an audience in a sing-along. It's a clever song about American history but wrapped in a fantastic tune.