“I don't think that not seeing black women in comedy held me back, but ...” — Lolly Adefope Quote

“I don't think that not seeing black women in comedy held me back, but I think subconsciously I never really thought that it was a career that I would definitely go into.”

“Despite having lived in London for most of my life - and being a huge fan of dancing and drinking in the street - I've never been to Notting Hill carnival.”

“There was a point when I was doing loads of shows that weren't getting a series two and I was like, 'One day, I'll be in a show that comes back.'”

“I'm very respectful of people's views. I know that they're deeply held, and I'd like to hope that people are respectful of my deeply held views.”

“I get constantly mistaken for Elijah Wood. I was in Japan and someone held out a photo of him for me to sign.”

“I don't like it if I am being held like a baby. If someone holds me normally, and I'm not being coddled, I feel much more comfortable.”