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The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 September 2016 source ↗
I’ve been lucky enough to act for 35 years. The only other job I had was as a cook at a drive-in restaurant, and I enjoyed that as well.
I worked in the customer services department of a mobile phone gambling company and it was very depressing, because the people calling up were usually not happy.
A lot of awful gigs. You can’t become a successful comedian without dying on your arse more times than you can remember.
I was a Harrods store detective for a day. I was so bad at it, one of the other detectives thought I looked suspicious and reported me.
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien. And my headstone should read: “Game, set and match.”
One night in Cats, I missed my footing and nearly plunged more than 30ft. As if by magic, the stage manager’s hand appeared and winched me from certain death.
The Queen. Long may she reign.
If I have upset someone, I have said sorry to him or her at the time.
Watching tennis.
I’m happy: I have a wonderful career and great friends.
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