The one thing that gives you faith is the fact that people can be apart physically but they can still have an emotional connection.

When I was a student I was very, very ambitious, completely immersed in my comedy career. I never had that period of reckless hedonism that you should get out of your system in your youth.

If you start to disrespect the character you're playing, or play it too much for laughs, that can work for a sketch, it will sell some gags, but it's all technique. It's like watching a juggler - you can be impressed by it, but it's not going to touch you in any way.

I find impressionists slightly annoying, really.

It’s our imperfections that make us vulnerable, make us interesting. How can I make myself a bit of an asshole and still have humanity about it?

If you chase something too desperately, it eludes you.

I don't think there's anything outside what comedy can address.