I was a really picky eater as a child. Because I was obsessed by Popeye, my mum and aunts would put my food in a can to represent spinach and we'd hum the Popeye tune and then I'd happily eat it. Paul O'Grady auntchildeat Change image and share on social
Mum and Dad died of heart problems, my grandparents died of it, my sister has had mini strokes, my brother has had a heart attack - it's genetic; there's nothing I can do. Paul O'Grady attackbrotherdad Change image and 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
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 want to sound like Catherine Cookson but I've worked since I was eight, with a paper round and in a fruit and veg shop. Taking a pay cut won't demotivate me, not at all. It's not about money in the first place. It's about the job. Paul O'Grady catherinecooksoncut share on social
I'd rather do community service than sit and write a load of Christmas cards. Paul O'Grady cardchristmascommunity Change image and share on social
If I wanted your opinion, I'd slap it outta ya. Paul O'Grady opinionouttaslap Change image and share on social
It's become normal for me to walk on set as Popeye, Frankenstein or an Elf or even a chicken. Paul O'Grady chickenelffrankenstein Change image and share on social
I still consider myself working class. I know my circumstances have changed dramatically since I was growing up back in Birkenhead. Paul O'Grady backbirkenheadchange Change image and share on social
I enjoyed school - although I ran away on the first day. I'd reminded the teacher that it was nearly time for 'Watch With Mother' on TV. Paul O'Grady dayenjoymother Change image and share on social
