6. What do your parents think of your job?

Now I’m on telly they think I’m good at it, up until then indifferent. The general public will never understand that TV is not the only yardstick of success, because for them it is.

7. What’s the worst thing about being a comedian?

It’s easy to get frustrated at comedy, but important to remember what it was like doing a real job so you have perspective. I think people who have only ever done comedy can’t ever really appreciate how good a job it really is.

8. I think you are very good at what you do (that’s why I’m asking these questions). What do you think of you?

I’m a very good technician and can bluff the rest to an acceptable standard.  I work hard.

9. How much do you earn and how much would you like to earn?

Seriously, does anyone ever honestly answer this question? (editor’s note - yes - Alfie “no edit button” Brown. At least I think he did)

’Plenty’ and ‘more’ would probably be my answers. You spend years learning your trade and being broke, borrowing money for rent, etc, then eventually money starts to come in and then it comes in a lot. You shouldn’t feel guilty about that. You’ve paid your dues. Make the most of it. It will end and you don’t know when that will be.

10. How important is luck in terms of career success – have you had lucky breaks?

In the long run there is no luck. We all make our own fate, our own success or failure.

11. Alan Davies has said that comedians fall into two categories - golfers and self-harmers. The former just get on with life, the latter are tortured artists. Which are you – or do you think you fit into a third category?

By Alan’s logic I’m a golfer. At least that explains my unfashionable clothing choices.

12. Who is your favourite person ever and why - not including family or friends or other comedians?

Aunt Bessie.