Praise a stranger with a few nice words and he becomes a stranger that calls you a friend.

Work hard, be patient, and be a sponge while learning your business. Learn how to take criticism. Follow your gut instincts and don't compromise.

My attitude is, if someone's going to criticize me, tell me to my face.

I love producing shows. And so when you're on a show where other people are making decisions you don't necessarily agree with it, after a while you start to feel like a passenger.

I like spaghetti bolognese, I like baked beans on toast. I hate French food. I hate fancy food.

I was so tired, wasn't having fun any more, and wasn't sure if I wanted to do this any longer. So I turned my phone off and sorted my head out. It was the opposite of a breakdown really, it was a break-up - I got rid of all the idiots, realised my job was supposed to be fun, and got on with my life.

The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death pop star wannabes.