I get very nervous whenever I think about it. I’ve never done a serious play, and I have such awe of the woman – she’s really my only idol. It’s going to be a big stretch – certain people come out on stage and your face muscles automatically tense and you get ready to smile.

When you consider all the stars I have managed, mere submarines make me smile.

People ask me to smile for the camera, but somehow it always comes out gloomy.

I think the deafness affects me more than I realise I think it makes me more tired. I loathe parties. I attend, smile and leave.