I come from a very critical culture. You know the Scots. They're always saying: 'Oh, no. It will never work. You'll never amount to anything. You've got to know your place in the world.'

When I went out on tour as Bing Hitler I would hook up with Lenny and we'd get drunk together. He was always very supportive. He was a big star and a lot of what he said to me had power and impact. Apart from that, I just like him.

I don't see my show as a stepping stone to something else like some people, who get a job then have a foot out the door looking for their next job.

I aim to please. I'm nothing if not a vaudevillian.