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I used to go around looking as frumpy as possible because it was inconceivable you could be attractive as well as be smart. It wasn't until I started being myself, the way I like to turn out to meet people that I started to get any work.

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

I think I'm fairly laid-back. I like to have fun and kind of just be happy.

I don't want to sound like a grumpy old man, but nothing winds me up more than people saying, 'Chill out' to me when I'm irritated!

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

I'm just a laid-back person.

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.

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.

Friends would not say I'm a laid-back person by any means.

My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again.