I think the job of a comedian is to make people laugh, but also challenge them to laugh at things they didn't know they could until now.

People have let me down in the past. I've loved something, and it's become a disgrace. I'd rather start again.

I think that's the fundamental thing - you can go anywhere you like as long as you're following a character that the audience likes and understands.

The next time someone is critical of you, just take a moment to consider their life. Then smile to yourself.

Famous people are above the law.

I've got three friends that you'd call famous, but I'm sure after 20 years, most of my friends will be famous or work in television, because that's the nature of what your work is. When I was working in an office, most of my friends worked in offices.

I'm not a person that's easily embarrassed, but I'm embarrassed for other people.