Along the way I have been able to choose some themes which ask questions - not necessarily force a message on anyone, but at least invite the audience to question things: jury service, dignity in dying, Ireland - and not least because they force me to ask myself questions. Where do I stand?

I was asked about doing a nude shoot for men's magazine GQ. I thought it was the funniest thing I'd ever heard.

Being a mother adds another emotional dimension, a feel for children that I didn't have before I had one. They were a pain before.

I'd like to think there'll be too much of real life going on for me to want to do much acting.

I felt my mother about the place. I don't think she haunts me, but I wouldn't put it past her.

I think comedy's something you can't learn. It's an instinct, which makes it rather elusive.

The money isn't a lure. I've done very well out of this business.