People think I'm thick because of the characters I play. I think I'm brighter than the characters. Well, I hope I am.
My mum Mary was always a bright, confident and fiercely independent lady.
I'm not interested in more money for the sake of it.
I'm very good at being out of work.
I've been going to Bamburgh for holidays since I was a child.
With all the lines I have to learn for TV scripts, I don't think I have any problems with forgetfulness - that's brain exercise enough for me.