I happen to have a public profile. Ditto newspaper editors. It's a result of what I do, not an end.

The Bible, undoubtedly, is a mixed bag. I don't see myself coming back to the Church. I do like the tradition. If you come from a strong culture, you can decide what you agree with and what you don't agree with. If you're given a blank canvas, it's almost harder in life.

I think it's always funny when you see kids do Shakespeare.

I've met people who've dismissed me, and then they find out that they like my work, and suddenly their attitude changes toward me. And I think that's very funny and very human. But it's also very unattractive.

I've always been drawn to discomfort and that limbo of unease you get between comedy and tragedy.

A friend of mine once said he like his women like his parmesan: strong smelling and shaved. I don't agree with that, but I don't like hairy women.

I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.