I know some of my parents' friends think 'Little Britain' is in incredibly poor taste. But swimming the Channel? You can't really say anything negative about that, can you? There's nothing better than making your parents happy. The glee on my father's face that day was amazing. David Walliams amazebritainchannel share on social
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
I don't have a lot to share with other men. My heart sinks when I get into a taxi and someone starts talking to me about football. David Walliams footballheartlot Change image and share on social
My favourite restaurant of all time is Mildreds on London's Lexington Street. It's a little vegetarian restaurant and is really fun and healthy, too. It was the first place I went to in London and really liked. That was 20 years ago, and it is still my favourite. David Walliams agofavouritefun share on social
I haven't traditionally been a family entertainer. David Walliams entertainerfamilytraditionally Change image and share on social
I have a pathological fear of being on my own. When I'm with my own thoughts, I start to unravel myself, and I start to think really dark thoughts, self-destructive thoughts. David Walliams darkdestructivefear Change image and share on social
I know somebody from university who's called Phil Collins, and I think there's something terribly unfortunate about sharing a name with somebody who either is famous or becomes famous. David Walliams callcollinsfamous Change image and share on social
Ricky Gervais would have you believe otherwise, but Sacha Baron Cohen is the most successful British comedian in the world. David Walliams baronbritishcohen Change image and 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
The one good thing about our school was the Cadets; I chose to be in the Navy, purely for the sailor's outfit. A pity we had to give them back. David Walliams backcadetchoose Change image and share on social
