It's much harder to lose weight as you get older.
— Bradley Walsh
People don't realise I have seriously bad blepharitis.
For actors coming out of long-running soaps, it's really important to have a little break from the screen and look for roles that are removed from the ones they have played.
I'm good at observing people, physical stuff, which leant itself to acting.
I was earning a living. I was getting into more acting, then 'Coronation Street' came along, and it was the chance of a lifetime.
My wife, Donna, is a fantastic cook!
My heart is just being in this industry. I've been lucky enough to have been in films, plays, and on radio.
My goodness, what a blast it is filming 'Woody.'
The only time I scream is when I see the 5 A.M. start on the call sheet.
The 'Law & Order' audition was so last-minute. I was already in a shabby suit, the journey was a complete disaster, my train stopped early, it was raining, and I had to show the cabbie the way... I rushed in apologising, gave this terrible reading, and ended up telling my whole journey to them. I must have bored them to tears.
I remember watching William Hartnell as the first 'Doctor.' Black and white made it very scary for a youngster like myself. I was petrified, but even though I'd watch most of it from behind the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan.
Every day I learn something new, and, you know, you go through life's experiences, and if you can bring every experience at some point somewhere in every drama or every story that you have to portray, you will come across an emotion or a feeling you have had some point in your life.
It's just about being an entertainer; it's about having all those tools over the years to do all sorts: films, musicals, playing a bit of piano, running a quiz show - it just becomes part of the job.
I can't listen to rap music; it's not my thing. They say that they're the modern poets: of course they are, but it's not for me.
I am very flattered that so many people loved 'Chasing Dreams.'
There's no point doing a job where you're uncomfortable or doing something you dislike.
That's what I think a journalist from the '70s and '80s should look like - as though he has led a full journalistic life.
To do a train wreck and make it look real on screen is tremendously skilful.
The times change, and if you don't change with them, you get left behind.
To be honest, I wasn't the best stand-up comic.
I first started as an actor, but there was no money in it, which is why I drifted into comedy.
I only got into show business because I quit football.
I reckon there could be an entire 'It'll Be Alright On The Night' programme dedicated to me on 'The Chase.'
Debra Stephenson and I are nothing more than friends and have a close working relationship - we certainly have not had an affair.
I'm so excited to be appearing in 'Peter Pan.' It really is an extraordinary production, the like of which Wembley has never seen before. It's a big, bold arena extravaganza and festive treat with something for everyone.
I'm the black sheep: I got into telly.
Normally, if I've got an audition, I'm punctual, I've learnt my lines, and I'll go looking smart.
Every person I see has a story to tell.
It's a young man's game - standup comedy.
I said, 'If I don't play football for a living, I'm going to get into show business.'
I like something you can hum along to.
I thought Oasis were great.
Doing 'SunTrap' after 'The Chase' is dipping into something different. That's the whole basis of what I wanted to do with my career. I didn't want to do the same thing all the time.
I had spent so many years on 'Law & Order: UK' being a downtrodden detective standing on Hammersmith Bridge at six o'clock in the morning, being rained and snowed on, and I thought, 'I'll have a bit of a change of direction in my career and go and do 'SunTrap' in Gran Canaria.'
I remember watching the Twin Towers collapse. Because it was another country and looked like a film, I just sort of thought, 'Oh.' I didn't think that much. Then three days later, it hit me. I was in a terrible state, and I was tearful for three or four days.
I want to try to help shift perceptions people may have of me as an actor.
You can't give up. If you set yourself a target, you've got to keep on until you achieve it. It's a matter of having pride in yourself.
I'm pretty laid back.
Unfortunately, my football career wasn't very long. The reason I finished playing was because I fractured both ankles in a matter of months.
I'd love to still be able to play a bit of football, but my knees are shot to pieces.
I'm loving every second working with the brilliant Kayvan Novak; it's a hoot from dawn to dusk!
Have you ever noticed when people stop laughing, they say, 'Oh dear?'
I like people to have a bit of a laugh. Life is too short to not enjoy what you're doing.
Michael Kitchen is my favourite actor. We were at the same table at an awards once, and I was so thrilled, I had to go and sit next to him... he's mesmeric.
I've - to be honest with you, I've never had an acting lesson. But I've been at drama school for 50 years.
I grew up listening to legends such as Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tony Bennett.
All I ever wanted to do was play football. I was never one for revising, and I only left school with three O Levels.
I am probably the oldest new artist Sony has ever signed.
On 'The Chase,' I don't know what questions are going to appear, so they deliberately try and catch me out.
Everyone's path is different. It's not always about money - sometimes it's about the journey.
