People confuse the subject of the joke with the target of the joke, and they're very rarely the same.

I don't think a comedian should even be concerned with being cool or sexy, as soon as you do, you aren't a comedian any more. Looks are still the most important thing for women when it comes to meeting a partner. And that's fair enough, but a sense of humour is really important too. For starters, it's a great indicator of whether you are going to get on. If the first time you go on a date you don't find each other funny, there's a fundamental problem.

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

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

[As a kid] I did enjoy making people laugh but I was also attracted to funny people. I'm [still] quite happy to not be the one trying to make other people laugh. I'm happy laughing at someone else. I enjoy laughing and I'll happily be the one just laughing all night if you can make me laugh.

When you get back into the editing suite in the cold light of day, the written stuff is better.

I think everyone has the ability to be loved.