I don't want to sound like Catherine Cookson but I've worked since I was eight, with a paper round and in a fruit and veg shop. Taking a pay cut won't demotivate me, not at all. It's not about money in the first place. It's about the job.
It's become normal for me to walk on set as Popeye, Frankenstein or an Elf or even a chicken.
I love looking after animals. I find it very enjoyable.
Channel 4 are a great bunch of people to work with and the crew are lovely. Working at ITV was like being in the court of Caligula.
I am quite happy to take a cut. You've got to, if you want to work and continue working.
Comedy, your funny bone, is formed in childhood.
I enjoyed school - although I ran away on the first day. I'd reminded the teacher that it was nearly time for 'Watch With Mother' on TV.
I don't live with people, that's why my relationships last. I'm not romantic. Even when I was a teenager if somebody asked if they could hold my hand I'd say, - no, it's not heavy, I can hold it myself, thank you'.
Taking a pay cut won't demotivate me, not at all. It's not about money in the first place. It's about the job.
I still consider myself working class. I know my circumstances have changed dramatically since I was growing up back in Birkenhead.
When my dog Buster died, I couldn't get over it. I was in bits.
I don't want to sit until I'm 90 with people running around after me. I'm not one for sitting on the couch.
Mum and Dad died of heart problems, my grandparents died of it, my sister has had mini strokes, my brother has had a heart attack - it's genetic; there's nothing I can do.
I know it's a cliche, but I didn't want to work in an office.
I like working with kids; they keep you going.
I only like doing live telly. It's great because you go in and do it and then go home. No edit, no retakes.
I was Popeye mad when I was a kid, and I'd eat spinach until the cows came home.
The person I always enjoy having a meal with is Cilla Black. I might not see her for months, but then I'll pick her up at her flat, and we'll go to a restaurant, and it's like I've seen her that morning.
I like to travel, and I would love to be fluent in at least four languages.
