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.

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

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

Have you ever had sex with a horse?

I'll never forget my first experience of swede. It was at school and I thought I was getting mashed potato. I've never got over it.