My dad is a much more flamboyant character than I am. I think that's why I couldn't see myself going into straight acting. I always just felt daft.

My puppets are far more liberated than I am. Ventriloquism is a useful way of expressing myself.

I do laugh when I hear myself saying, 'I am a ventriloquist.' I am definitely suited to it, though. I took it and ran with it quite hungrily. It is not for everyone, but it is just the chance to write for a character.

I think I am a much better actor than I have allowed myself to be.

I think I am less of a prankster and more of a jokester.

I am more weary of life, I think, than ever I was.