Feeling as though I had to leave Radio 2 to get my life back on track. I had every intention of being David Jacobs or Brian Matthew and going on until I was 127, but it didn’t turn out like that.
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The supreme court. Specifically the case Bush v Gore, which is where Sandra Day O’Connor – one person – decided the presidential election.
That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.
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People laughing at me, which is terrible for someone who makes a living out of making people laugh.
Lack of self-doubt.
I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
Sharper knives.
I’d like a manoeuvre called after me, in the way Heimlich has.
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