But a running theme has been how many men have said something along the lines of, “Wow, I was so surprised I loved your book, because I’m a man.” These men mean no harm—I don’t take those comments personally—and yet the fact that they were surprised that they loved a book by and about a woman is an indication of the sexism women writers are up against every time they write.

I have mixed feelings about being the first non-white actor to win a Bafta. I was very grateful, but it also raised questions. I remember watching The Buddha of Suburbia and Bhaji on the Beach as a kid. British-Asian culture didn’t start in 2017, when I won. It’s weird to think it wasn’t recognised until that point.

I’m actually suspicious of people who have a lot of friends.

I think they have no duty. But we do have the opportunity, not to change the world, but to make people think differently.

I was always a watcher.

I was always a watcher.

I was always a watcher.

I was always a watcher.

I always feel stand-up is a great outlet for people who don’t have any discernible talent in music or sport or sculpture or whatever. It’s a great medium for chancers.

I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.