Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I always, always want to make people laugh. In every situation. Even when it's inappropriate.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

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.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I never used to see anything on TV where the man was in the weaker position. It was always the female showing emotion, breaking down, being emotionally torn apart by men.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

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

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

Any big televised event that starts at the crack of dawn is worth getting up for. I've done it all my life: big boxing matches, royal weddings, even TV-A.M.'s inaugural episode was enjoyed in pyjamas in my house.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I'll cry anywhere because I can do it quite subtly. Walking, that's a good time to have a cry.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I despise shows that present friendship where you're always there for each other and really strong because I don't know anyone like that. I mean, I've got great friends, but I can go months without seeing them because I think, 'I just can't deal with having to give you anything.'

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

You feel you can pretend to be young until you're 50, but after that, what happens and how do you approach it?

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

At 27 or so I thought, you know, I actually do really want to make money and have a proper life, and I don't want to be a loser. I know! I'll go to university and get a proper degree and maybe get a job in media... I went and did an English degree.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

Comedians... they're different from actors. There's more ego there. They create the whole thing, I guess, so they're more precious.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I think that's important to women in comedy, that we get a lot of the good lines and you're not just the girlfriend or the sister.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I started writing sketches with Dennis Kelly, who I ended up writing 'Pulling' with. We entered a BBC competition and did quite well, then started writing bits for other people's shows. You wheedle your way in, write pilots and eventually you end up writing a sitcom.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

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

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I was the kid who liked making other people laugh, so maybe the comedy came before the acting.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

No matter how many frustrations come along, or how many problems arise, I never lose the feeling of how lucky I am. I'm so pleased to be doing a job that makes me laugh every day. I'm aware that it's a huge privilege.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

The thing is, I love a celebrity interview. Doesn't matter how big or how small. It could be Hillary Clinton or the guy who made it to the third round of 'Popstars,' I'll read it.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

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

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I love Sutton House in Clapton, a beautiful example of Tudor architecture.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

You've only got a short shelf-life as an actor, and I want to make the most of it while I can.

Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan

I never felt like I had to rebel against my convent upbringing, because it was comparatively regular.