Being 'Johnny' was almost like an out of body experience. I thought he was just a character that I'd created and could quite easily step away from, but it was much more difficult than that. Johnny Vegas bodycharactercreate Change image and share on social
I sang 'American Pie' a lot in my stage set. It had a knack of uniting an audience in a sing-along. It's a clever song about American history but wrapped in a fantastic tune. Johnny Vegas americanaudienceclever Change image and share on social
I avoid any kind of organised trips as that's one of my bugbears. Johnny Vegas avoidbugbearkind Change image and share on social
There's this idea that it has to be made in London. But we've got everything up here, and if you've got comics who are gifted because of where they're from, you shouldn't drag them away from that natural resource. Johnny Vegas comicdraggift share on social
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
I found popularity through self-destruction, and that can be quite addictive. Johnny Vegas addictivedestructionfind Change image and share on social
You get people who come to London, sever links with where they come from, and then when they need people, there's nobody there. To feel like you can't go back home would be a horribly sad place to be, as is mistaking fame for genuine love and affection. Johnny Vegas affectionbackfame 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
