The whole notion of never growing up is incredibly intense and emotional.

When you're growing up, it's very easy to feel lonely and insecure.

I had a lovely time growing up. But I was very aware of the miners' strike going on, friends' families collapsing, and people being unemployed.

I don't think it's good, culturally, to base all critical judgments on a single performance.

My dad was a very funny man - he's the one who taught me life would be awfully hard without humor! I'm sure his Irish wit in some way influenced my decision to become an actress.

When I look at it now, the whole punk thing is sort of comedy in a weird way.

Comedy can be a lot more fun if you try something unique.

I think writing in a group, even though it can be a challenge - you have to be on your toes all the time - is the way the best comedy gets written. It's very, very collaborative. A lot of comedy writers are definitely introverted nerds.