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Because I was a shy and awkward child, I used humour to deflect attention. It was a controlling mechanism. Because I could use it to control my image.

"What I'm not is a cheery person". Interview with Simon Hattenstone, www.theguardian.com. April 5, 2008.
Because I was a shy and awkward child, I used humour to deflect attention. It was a controlling mechanism. Because I could use it to control my image.