I knew that this was what I wanted to talk about on stage. There was no point being coy about it, or pretending that I wasn't gay. That was the substance of my whole act. If you took that away, there would be nothing left

I am full of gratitude for my life - and for this house.

I thought a dignified thing to do would be to live in the country by the time I'm 50 and write books

The public has always had affection for gay entertainers. The time was right for an out gay entertainer.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

The whole business of getting famous was good fun, but it was a long time ago.

I knew that this was what I wanted to talk about on stage. There was no point being coy about it, or pretending that I wasn't gay. That was the substance of my whole act. If you took that away, there would be nothing left