Adrian Edmondson

(speaking in April 2008 about working with Rik Mayall) Adrian: We might do something in about 10 or 15 years. We always had a plan to be a couple of pensioners and I think that would be quite humorous.

(on why he hasn't finished writing another book). Adrian: Once a week I get the urge to complete one of the three fictional projects I've unfortunately got going. I take all the games off my computer and swear that I will not play another game until I have finished this or that project. Unfortunately, after 2 or 3 days I stick on another stupid game - I am very good at Civilization 2. I am a sad person...

(on taking care of animals). Adrian: It's very satisfying looking after the animals - I'm hoping to get some pigs next. I like the thought of getting closer to nature and eating food that's been hand-reared. Deep down we're quite conventional. Jennifer would much rather be a gardener and I'd be much happier if I were a farmer.

(when asked how often he consults his doctor). Adrian: Having a GP for a friend I consult him quite often. The question I ask him most often is, `another pint'?

(on his partnership with Rik Mayall). Adrian: I think our individual efforts are quite good, we're quite competent. But we're never really brilliant. But between us - unfortunately, because we really hate each other - there's a sort of something that works. We make something better together than when we do it alone. They are, sort of, extensions of ourselves. We know each other incredibly well. I'll fill in the bits he can't do and he'll fill in the bits I can't do. So it makes one thing, not really two comedians.

(Ade on the "Doctors and Nurses" sitcom). Adrian: The programme's full of cock-ups in medicine. It's quite dark. It's a strong sausage.

(when asked about playing a straight role in "Holby"). Adrian: Well he's not really that straight! He is quite jokey really, well the writers think he is anyway.