6. What do your parents/children (delete as applicable) think of your job?

Mum is slightly concerned but supportive, dad loves it when I do routines about him, even though he hasn’t realised I am taking the piss. My children are proud. Although the youngest doesn’t know what’s going on, all she knows is that daddy works shifts and he once took me out onstage at the V Festival. At my daughter’s school they have found out I’m a comedian and one of her friends said, “You are on YouTube, are you famous now?” I wish it was that easy.

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

Late night road diversions. I have seen far too much of the Peak District at 2am than any human should be subjected too.

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 think I’m a work in progress, and with my wife’s help, I’ll be the finished article in about twenty years.

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

I earn just enough to justify keeping going with this new career. I’m still finding my feet as a professional comic and we are working as a team to keep the wolf from the door. I’d like to earn enough to pick and choose the gigs I do.

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

I think luck is one thing, but being in a position to make the most of that luck is more important. You have to stay in good form to take those chances. I had a lucky break when I met Chris Ramsey at a gig where I was a last-minute replacement, I made some notes for him, we got on really well and six months later I was one of the writers on his TV show. I couldn’t believe it, this is what gives me hope that you can get on if you keep working hard.

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?

Third category; I’m a grafter, that’s my working-class upbringing, but I need the love and support of my family to be able to keep this on the rails. My wife is my strength really.

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

That’s a difficult question, I have only 39 years to go on for this decision. Joan of Arc was pretty badass. I’m a father to two girls and she’s a pretty inspiring role model.

13. Do you keep your drawers tidy and if not why not? (please think long and hard about this question, it's to settle an argument with my girlfriend. The future of our relationship could depend on your response).

Is this referring to drawers in the sense of undergarments?  If so, mine are pretty tidy, but I often wear out the gusset until it disintegrates. My bedside drawer is a disgrace though. I think the sides of your bed say a lot about how you approach life. My wife’s side is pristine, like she’s steamed open the sheets to get in. My side is feral, like a foxes den. I once found some sand in there… in November?!