I'm so excited to be appearing in 'Peter Pan.' It really is an extraordinary production, the like of which Wembley has never seen before. It's a big, bold arena extravaganza and festive treat with something for everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

My wife, Donna, is a fantastic cook!

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

I only got into show business because I quit football.

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'm pretty laid back.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

People don't realise I have seriously bad blepharitis.

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.

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

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