When I was 6 years old, I asked my parents for an organ. I don't have any idea why I wanted an organ.

I love the theater, and I just don't love television like that.

It's much harder to lose weight as you get older.

To do a train wreck and make it look real on screen is tremendously skilful.

I remember watching the Twin Towers collapse. Because it was another country and looked like a film, I just sort of thought, 'Oh.' I didn't think that much. Then three days later, it hit me. I was in a terrible state, and I was tearful for three or four days.

People don't realise I have seriously bad blepharitis.

The times change, and if you don't change with them, you get left behind.

I want to try to help shift perceptions people may have of me as an actor.

For actors coming out of long-running soaps, it's really important to have a little break from the screen and look for roles that are removed from the ones they have played.

To be honest, I wasn't the best stand-up comic.

You can't give up. If you set yourself a target, you've got to keep on until you achieve it. It's a matter of having pride in yourself.

I'm good at observing people, physical stuff, which leant itself to acting.

I first started as an actor, but there was no money in it, which is why I drifted into comedy.

I'm pretty laid back.

I was earning a living. I was getting into more acting, then 'Coronation Street' came along, and it was the chance of a lifetime.

I only got into show business because I quit football.

Unfortunately, my football career wasn't very long. The reason I finished playing was because I fractured both ankles in a matter of months.

My wife, Donna, is a fantastic cook!

I reckon there could be an entire 'It'll Be Alright On The Night' programme dedicated to me on 'The Chase.'

I'd love to still be able to play a bit of football, but my knees are shot to pieces.

My heart is just being in this industry. I've been lucky enough to have been in films, plays, and on radio.

Debra Stephenson and I are nothing more than friends and have a close working relationship - we certainly have not had an affair.

I'm loving every second working with the brilliant Kayvan Novak; it's a hoot from dawn to dusk!

My goodness, what a blast it is filming 'Woody.'