I don't know if I'd do an action movie because I don't know if I could keep a straight face; honestly, I just think it's so silly. Like, I love watching them but I can't imagine me doing one.

Well, when you're the youngest of five, parents kind of lose interest more and more through the children. I think my eldest brother was under loads of pressure to do something amazing with his life, but by the time I came around they were like, 'Well, let's hope he doesn't kill a guy.'

I definitely enjoy an audience, when I’m performing. As I get older I’m kind of less comfortable at being demonstrative. I always fancied myself as a raconteur, but that never really worked out.

In comedy it helps if there’s a friendly atmosphere on the set.

I think there’s something in the fact that it’s hard to be good looking and funny. You have to have an oddball quality; people have to sympathise with you to find you funny.

I grew up among strong women so I know what it’s like to be loved and humiliated in a heartbeat.

I never thought I’d refer to myself as a hot mess.

The bottom line is that female writers aren’t being given enough opportunities by male producers.

After ‘Bridesmaids,’ women know who I am.

I think I’m going to keep my Irish accent forever now in any movie I make, because chicks dig it and that’s all I care about now!