I was quite fat as a kid. And swimming is a sport you can enjoy whatever size you are. If you're fat, running is a pain. I'm not really built for running. David Walliams buildenjoyfat Change image and share on social
There's something about being a comedian that means you have to not be scared of failing because failing is part of the process. David Walliams comedianfailmean Change image and share on social
I used to have a silk dressing gown an uncle bought in Japan and when I came downstairs in it, my dad used to call me Davinia. There was never embarrassment about that kind of thing. My sister used to dress me up a lot. She thought I was a little doll. David Walliams buycalldad share on social
I've noticed that once you leave London you do kind of become a bit more famous. People in London are a bit too cool for school. It's not so unusual to see someone from London in the street. But outside of London people are a bit more excited to see you and come out and support you. David Walliams bitecoolexcite share on social
Sometimes you meet people who can't swim. And I always think: 'Oh my God, that's extraordinary.' For me, it's always been a treat... I just feel really happy in the water. David Walliams extraordinaryfeelgod Change image and share on social
I was depressed as a child. I found it hard to make friends. My favourite thing was locking myself in the bathroom and practising comedy routines. David Walliams bathroomchildcomedy Change image and share on social
Definitely I love women, I love being around women, I find them incredible and intoxicating, and I've never had that feeling I get with women with a man. David Walliams feltfindhave Change image and share on social
It's easier not to make a particular joke in case it offends. But every joke will offend someone, and I've always believed that the audience is bigger than one person. The danger is that things will become bland. David Walliams audiencebelievebig share on social
It's a weird thing because I've been single at the time when I've been successful. That's good and bad. Good, because you meet lots of people, bad because your privacy is infringed, so it's harder to develop things. David Walliams baddevelopgood share on social
TV has lost a lot of its self-confidence as its power has been eroded by the internet. David Walliams confidenceerodeinternet Change image and share on social