I really don't take any interest at all in contemporary comedy.

Am I allowed to call myself working-class now? Because obviously I'm now very rich.

It seems like a contradiction, but the shy person who is a performer actually does make sense, because in a way, when you're young and shy, making people laugh is a good way to make friends. It's an instant connection.

I remember being fascinated by the very nature of comedy from the age of 10; why is this funny, and that isn't?

My favourite riposte to a heckle is to say, 'Excuse me, I'm trying to work here. How would you like it if I stood yelling down the alley while you're giving blow jobs to transsexuals?'

I've never been disappointed by politicians. I've never invested that much in them in the first place.

I think having an outsider's viewpoint is interesting and good, especially for a comedian.