There is reason to smile and celebrate when you win, but when you struggle, that is about laughter. That is the pathos that is rooted in all comedy. And business is full of pain and hardship and with that, laughter and release.

I love making things, like software, and films, and laughter. And working with Gus Silber, to make the Funny Business book, has been a fantastic journey.

Business, like life, is funny. We all go through difficult times, and we all have to face curve balls and challenges, each and every week. And we need to laugh when things are funny.

Don't take yourself too seriously - learn to laugh.

I think most entrepreneurs would refer to themselves as "accidental". No one looks for stress and pain. You stumble on to it.

I battle to fall asleep at night. My mind races every other night. I have always been like this, for as long as I can reminder.

Today, where you come from seems less and less important, as globalization is the new order. I prefer the old world.