I think the best comedy is tragicomic. Yeah, I suppose if you were to look at everything I've done, there is a bit of a black streak through all of it. It's not deliberate: it's what makes me laugh, and there's a fine tradition of it, especially in Ireland.

I've never for a second felt like my job has been more of a struggle because I'm a woman.

Hackney gets a bit of a bad rap, but it's the only place I've ever lived that felt like a community. I know my neighbours.

There are lots of actors, and you need a way to stand out. Writing comedy sketches was a way of doing that.

Personally, my twenties were a complete waste of time. Professionally, I hope some good came of them.

I think the best comedy is tragicomic. Yeah, I suppose if you were to look at everything I've done, there is a bit of a black streak through all of it. It's not deliberate: it's what makes me laugh, and there's a fine tradition of it, especially in Ireland.

I'm a sheep when it comes to opinions; I will change my mind and jump on the bandwagon.