I never admitted what I wanted to do for a career to anyone until I was 26. I wish I'd piped up at 18.

There are some wonderful aspects to Christmas. It's magical. And each year, from at least November, well, September, well, if I'm honest, May, I look forward to it hugely.

It's a real man who can go out with a woman who's taller than he is. That's an alpha male right there.

I'm such a comedy fan that I just love laughing and so admire comedians who have brought me joy.

Look in the mirror and say, 'There is none other like you and for that reason alone you are beautiful.

I don't know who St. Valentine was, but I hope he died alone, surrounded by couples.

You need to know that even as life develops in superficially disappointing ways, there is still fun to be had.