Every week I have a disaster in my kitchen. The fire alarm goes off repeatedly. But it doesn't stop me being adventurous. Paul O'Grady adventurousalarmdisaster Change image and share on social
I don't live with people, that's why my relationships last. I'm not romantic. Even when I was a teenager if somebody asked if they could hold my hand I'd say, - no, it's not heavy, I can hold it myself, thank you'. Paul O'Grady askhandheavy share on social
I went to work for the Civil Service. I'd wanted to work for the Ministry of Defence because I had some far-fetched idea that it had something to do with the Avengers, but I ended up in Social Security. Paul O'Grady avengercivildefence share on social
The person I always enjoy having a meal with is Cilla Black. I might not see her for months, but then I'll pick her up at her flat, and we'll go to a restaurant, and it's like I've seen her that morning. Paul O'Grady blackcillaenjoy share on social
Writing is such a solitary existence, and I can only do it late at night. Paul O'Grady existencelatenight Change image and share on social
I love looking after animals. I find it very enjoyable. Paul O'Grady animalenjoyablefind Change image and share on social
I know it's a cliche, but I didn't want to work in an office. Paul O'Grady clicheofficework Change image and share on social
I think it's bad for fellas when they lose their mothers. Mine was such a character. Oh it was sad, really sad. And, with her gone, the family home was gone, so what was left of any roots I had were completely dug up. Paul O'Grady badcharactercompletely share on social
Channel 4 are a great bunch of people to work with and the crew are lovely. Working at ITV was like being in the court of Caligula. Paul O'Grady bunchcaligulachannel Change image and share on social
