I've always said that with kids' TV that people get stuck in it from drama school but that's not fair because I know myself that when you go in creatively, kids are so much more open to ideas. You're so much freer to mess about and try things. Johnny Vegas creativelydramafair share on social
You don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am. Johnny Vegas awardbigflatter Change image and share on social
When I wasn't as attractive as I am now, I suffered at the hands of cruel children and their taunts until I realised that confidence and a bit of aesthetic care can overcome that. Johnny Vegas aestheticattractivebite Change image and share on social
I'd never experienced stress before I did stand-up, and it was a massive shock to my system, this thing of waking up, and the nerves of, 'You're on stage tonight.' Johnny Vegas experiencemassivenerve Change image and share on social
I've always been looking for other people's approval. Johnny Vegas approvalhavepeople Change image and share on social
I came back from university thinking I knew all about politics and racism, not knowing my dad had been one of the youngest-serving Labour councillors in the town and had refused to work in South Africa years ago because of the situation there. And he's never mentioned it - you just find out. That's a real man to me. A sleeping lion. Johnny Vegas africaagoback share on social
With stand-up you've just got that one chance. Audiences can be quite fickle. Johnny Vegas audiencechancefickle Change image and share on social
I wanted to try and trace the genuine origins of 'Johnny' and how he so successfully staged this takeover of 'Michael Pennington.' 'Johnny' is a contradiction to who I am as a person. I'm not very good at confrontation, I have a tendency to internalise and to carry things around. Johnny Vegas carryconfrontationcontradiction share on social
You can't be a proper comic unless you've been out on stage and felt the fear. Johnny Vegas comicfearfelt Change image and share on social
Class still matters in Britain today. Johnny Vegas britainclassmatter Change image and share on social