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.

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.

Things change when you get to 40. I'm embarrassed even that I'm going through it. In a very morbid way, at 40 you become aware of how long you've been on Earth and you start to question what you're going to use the remaining time doing.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I've never for a second felt like my job has been more of a struggle because I'm a woman.

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

Spending way too long worrying about what people think about me is a bad habit.

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

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

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

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.

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.