Jasper Carrott

I've always been sensible with my money. I can't say I'm a business genius.

I was never the class clown, and I've no idea where the comedy came from.

When I hit the scene, there was Billy Connolly and Max Boyce. It was all mother-in-law and Irish jokes, and we broke the mould. Now there are thousands of comedians out there, and I don't think I can be above it all.

I want to do things I enjoy, and show business comes fifth or sixth down the line.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have a very happy marriage and friends who keep my feet on the ground. But looking for satisfaction in life is difficult. Maybe being happy is as simple as not being unhappy.

I have to confess here that I am a useless cook.

The impact of T.V. on our lives in general gets most things out of proportion.

The whole debate on what food is best for us is complex, ongoing and often controlled by vested interests.

I should be more vocal about the things I believe are doing us harm, but many years ago in my early twenties, I learned a bit of a lesson. I started to realise at that time the benefits of eating healthy food and drink.

Laughter is the best medicine - unless you're diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.