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I wouldn't say I was grumpy. It's more pathological - I have seismic tantrums. I get red in the face and cry at least three times a week, and I have to lie down and have a nap afterwards.

I just get grumpy with bad behaviour.

And people are intrigued if I really am as grumpy in real life. People feel a bit let down if I'm laughing or smiling.

Maybe there's a perception of me as grumpy old bugger who suffers from depression. It's a total misconception. I don't think of myself as any grumpier than the next person. I'm not even grumpy first thing in the morning.

You never want to be the grumpy guy, although I do have quite a grumpy face.

Am I grumpy? I might be. But I think maybe sometimes it's misinterpreted.

One thing that's coming up a lot is: are you as grumpy as you appear from this Black Books thing.

I get accused of having a haughty smugness. I have a lopsided mouth. I can't help it. I was born with it. It looks as if I am smirking. I have had my publicist tell me, 'Don't do that smile on the red carpet.' I'm, like, 'That's my smile.'

I can be a bit grumpy. I'm full of angst, and hormones.

I get moody when I'm tired or hungry. My missus says I get moody... but not with other people. But I can get grumpy.