David Morrissey

My son got me into 'The Mighty Boosh.' I just love that surrealist humour. ”

I love telling stories. I like the challenges presented to me on a daily basis. There's nothing resting about acting. ”

The great thing about coming from where I come from - Liverpool and my family - is that we're very close. I have a great relationship with my siblings and their kids. ”

I love getting stuff, and if I give a present to someone and don't get one back, you can bet your life they won't be getting one next year. ”

We have one life and we should cherish it and make it the best we can. ”

Liverpool has always made me brave, choice-wise. It was never a city that criticised anyone for taking a chance. ”

I've moved into directing as well as acting, and it has taught me never to take casting personally. ”

All my good friends are actors, really. It's different when you have a family, but they're still the people I meet most often. My best friend is Ian Hart, but then I've known him since I was five. ”

I've got a great family and a beautiful house. I feel very lucky as far as my lifestyle is concerned. I'm not really interested in fame and all its trappings. ”

I owe my mum a sense of family. She has kept our family together. I have two brothers and a sister, and they all live a stone's throw away from each other in Liverpool. ”