Comedians have to write to survive because you don't get cast for your beauty.

I never ever Google myself. That way madness lies.

Middle-aged women on telly is a bit of a hot topic - before, we were 27 to 37, and now we're 40 to 50. You do notice as you get older... you go past 35, and suddenly you're playing baddies.

I would love to have been around in the Keystone Studios days.

What having a Down's syndrome child isn't - and I feel very strongly about this - is a tragedy. All those pregnancy books you read when you are expecting refer to Down's syndrome as if it were the worst possible outcome, and it's not.

The only way I'll ever run a marathon is if I'm involved in the administration.

I'm a big fan of community, and I think independence is over-rated.