There are people who like just ordinary comedy fun, and making mistakes - which I do easily - and then there are people who like the falling over.

I was born in very sorry circumstances. Both of my parents were very sorry

I've always had a sense of humour, and I still do, so I just want to go on performing as long as I can. It's as simple as that.

I was in the band as a boy and was taught music and learned to compose.

My comedy is for children from three to 93. You do need a slightly childish sense of humour and if you haven't got that, it's very sad.

All my boyhood, all I ever wanted was to be loved.

It was absolutely thrilling to meet Laurel and Hardy, they were so nice.