I started to develop my comedy skills when I became resident singer at the Boggery Folk Club in Solihull. My career blossomed from there, and I became a big draw on the folk-club circuit.

Touring has been a major part of my career. I've done a lot of huge shows, including a 13-night sell-out stint at the Indoor Arena in Birmingham, playing to a total audience of 65,000.

When you're six years old, the word 'poo' is the funniest word on God's earth, but this insults my intelligence.

Laughter is the best medicine - unless you're diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.

My real name is Bob Davis, but for some reason, I got the name Jasper while playing football at the local rec when I was nine years old, and it just stuck. Years later, when someone asked 'Jasper who?' I just said 'Carrott' - but I have no idea why I came out with that particular word.

Ringo isn't the best drummer in the world. He isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles.