Oh my God, the graduate shows in London are so important! I still remember going to see John Galliano's graduate collection - that was an event I'll never forget.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As a student in London, I had seen so many shows, so many plays and had seen so many greats of the day.
I'm quite grateful to the BBC. They helped me back onto the touring circuit.
I've been to London twice. I saw the Broadway show 'Billy Elliot' there - phenomenal. I was crying through the entire thing.
London audiences have this reputation for being a bit too cool for school.
I made it to London aged six, an event I recorded in my diary with coloured markers to convey my sense of occasion. And in 1983, after graduating from college, I returned to spend two years at Cambridge University.
I will remember the night I won the New Comedy Awards, as I was young and unformed, so that sticks in the mind. I've also done a fantastic gig at the Royal Albert Hall, which was amazing. Appearing in the Christopher Guest film was also a real highlight, even if I was only in it for a couple of minutes.
My proudest achievement has been the success of the shows and artists I have been involved with, because they were made in Britain.
I don't get recognised that much yet in London, but when I do I get a real sense of achievement.
I'm so excited to be working on 'Doctor Who,' as it's such a big and important part of British culture.
The best memories on tour are always of kids who tell me they are going to run back to their classrooms and start writing!