Harry Hill, 47, was born in Woking, Surrey. He qualified as a doctor but gave up medicine in 1990 to concentrate on comedy. Two years later he won the Perrier newcomer award at the Edinburgh festival fringe. In 1993, he had his own radio show, Harry Hill's Fruit Corner, and the following year he moved into TV. His current show, TV Burp, has a Saturday prime-time slot on ITV1. His Bumper Book Of Bloopers has just been published. He is married with three daughters and lives in London.

What is your greatest fear?

I am concerned I may be going bald.

What is your earliest memory?

I went to a friend's party when I was five and his dad got home from work and removed his tin legs.

Which living person do you most admire?

The artist Magda Archer [his wife].

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Workaholism.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

The can't-do attitude.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

I fell into a pie and my trousers fell down at a funeral.

Aside from a property, what's the most expensive thing you've bought?

A painting by Sir Peter Blake.

What is your most treasured possession?

My Morrissey wig.

What would your super power be? Shortsightedness.

What makes you unhappy?

People who forgot that show business is supposed to be fun.

If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose?

King Kong.

What do you most dislike about your appearance?

I have tiny eyes.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Paul Burrell.

What is the worst thing anyone's said to you?

"You are shit, mate."

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Driving an old gas-guzzling Roller.

What do you owe your parents?

The ability to tan easy.

To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why?

To James: if I'd put the water in his bowl, he might still be alive.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

The Beatles.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Fight!

What is the worst job you've done?Junior doctor, Kingston hospital, 1988.

If you could go back in time, where would you go?

Liverpool, the Cavern, early 60s.

When did you last cry, and why?

Watching Downton Abbey – Fellowes is maxing out!

How do you relax?

I can't.

What is the closest you've come to death?

My friend Matt drove us into a tree.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Leaving medicine.

What keeps you awake at night?

There's a buzzing sound I haven't been able to identify the origin of. It's not there in the morning.

How would you like to be remembered?

I really don't mind if you forget me.

Tell us a secret

I have no idea what I am going to do next.

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