“Once you're comfortable in your own skin and figure that out, and get ...” — Adam Pearson Quote

“Once you're comfortable in your own skin and figure that out, and get to the point where you're like, 'It is who I am, like it or lump it,' and the people that matter don't mind and the people that mind don't matter, that's when you can really find your way.”

“If it wasn't for 'Under the Skin,' I would more than likely be in some kind of middle management job in marketing, and deeply frustrated.”

“Banning words and subject matters for fear of upsetting people runs the risk of stifling conversation and halting social progress.”

“I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief.”

“I had a sore throat for a long time and it scared me. I saw a lump in my throat and I was terrified. I wouldn't go to a doctor.”

“I'm the most unromantic lump of Northern suet. Yes, a woman did accost me once in South Shields, but she had a face like Red Rum.”