- On 2 October 2009, he announced he was leaving Mock the Week (2005) to concentrate on other projects. It was announced to the public via Facebook on the show's fan page, and later confirmed by the BBC. Fans of the star soon rallied around to get him to stay, and a popular Facebook group was made straight away, showing how strongly the fans felt about him and his place on the show. However, he has since criticised both the show's production team, and the BBC Trust. He claims that the show did not cover enough major news stories and was too restrictive on his risque comedy act, as the producers and the BBC Trust were afraid of "frightening the horses".
- Is a recovering alcoholic, having started drinking at the age of 15, and stopping at age 26.
- Had a column in the Daily Record newspaper until June 2009, when he quit his post after the newspaper refused to publish an article he had written mocking the recently deceased Michael Jackson.
- Is allergic to copper.
- On 1 October, 2009, his first autobiographical book, entitled "My Shit Life So Far" was released, published by Harper Collins.
- Supports Glasgow Celtic football club.
- Attended St. Conval's Primary School in Pollokshaws then Holyrood R.C. Secondary School in Glasgow's South side.
- Lives in Glasgow with his partner, Shereen Taylor. The pair have two children, a daughter (b. 2004) and a son (b. 2007).
- Plays "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys as he goes onstage.
- Had a fear of flying.
- He famously described Tory politician Michael Gove as "what escaped from Jacob Rees-Mogg's secret underground laboratory".
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