I wanted to be in the WWF – the wrestling one, not the wildlife one.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
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A comedian or the guy who drives the little truck around airports that takes old ladies to their gate.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 January 2026 source ↗
An air steward, because I loved airports. I wrote a letter to British Airways when I was seven and I’ve got the reply in the loft, which says, “You’re a bit young at seven but do stay in touch.” I was that kind of kid who was eager to start the ball rolling.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗
My brother Joe, he’s nine years older than me.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2026 source ↗
An actor. I watched a lot of TV because we lived in the countryside and the weather was so bad.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 June 2026 source ↗
A drunk woman who threw epic dinner parties.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2026 source ↗
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