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She’s sneaked out of the shadow of her Chewin’ the Fat cronies and struck out spectacularly on her own. Her solo debut telly show got her a nomination at the prestigious Golden Rose awards in Switzerland against such contemporary luminaries as Little Britain, Green Wing and Sacha Baron Cohen. But, far more crucially, how does KAREN DUNBAR feel about lasagne, tattoos and dogs?
In which time in history would you have loved to have lived?
London during the plague: all that debauchery and bereavement.
Your house is on fire, loved ones and pets are safe, you have a chance to go and retrieve one thing, what would it be?
The Crystal that Sits on top of my TV. I've had it for years.
What’s the longest time you’ve slept soundly in one go over the last five years?
Returning from Australia.
What was the last thing you stole?
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Ten packets of sweeteners out of Costa.
What’s the most rock’n’roll thing you’ve done today?
I sat in the car reading scripts Wllh my Sunnies on and haying a fag.
If you could wake up tomorrow and have obtained one ability what would it be?
To play the guitar really well.
How many times a day do you look in the mirror?
Do reflections and Windows count as a mirror? Comedy: does it break or does it bend? Always bends; it‘s very malleable.
You could quit your job and start afresh tomorrow and have the skills to do something completely new. What would you choose to do?
I'd be a pSychiatrist.
Do you consider yourself organised?
I am fairly organised but I often check to make sure my keys are there.
Tell us the punchline to your favourite joke? 'I think the skipping killed him!'
What, if anything, is too serious to joke about?
Real life trauma.
What’s your favourite biscuit?
The bog standard choc chip cookie.
What song would you hate to be played at your funeral?
‘Let It Be”.
How big do you tip in restaurants?
At least 10% depending on service.
What was the last book you read which made you laugh out loud?
When going through Bridget Jones '3 Diary.
Have you ever exploited your position to get something and did you get the results you hoped for?
Yes. to get into the cinema. First time. he let me in but then after that he started to avoid me!
Who would you like to play you in the film of your life?
Penelope Cruz.
Who do you actually think would play you? Penelope Keith.
When did you last dance?
At a 60th birthday party to the Gay Gordon's.
Do gentlemen prefer blondes?
No. Yes. Aye. Dunno.
Can you cook? If so, what’s your signature dish?
Yes I can. M&S Count On Us Microwave Lasagne. When did you last cry? What was the reason?
Last month watching Hotel Rwanda.
What makes you good at what you do?
My life not depending on it.
What’s your biggest regret?
Getting tattoos.
Are you a cat or dog person?
Cat cat cat.
Who is the best-dressed British celebrity? What gives them that special something? George Michael because he tailors his facial hair to go with his clothes.
What’s your all-time favourite sitcom? Faw/ty Towers. I laugh more every time I see it. What do you like best about your life?
The fact that I feel like I‘m really living it.
What do you like least about your life?
To be honest. not much. Life‘s pretty good the noo.
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THE LIST'S POLITICAL AWARDS
* Cleverest cultural plundering LabOur, for the Anthony Minghella-directed election broadcast. which displays all the intimacy and yearning of his earlier love stOry. Truly Madly Deeply. We JUSl Wish Tony and GOrdon had also sung 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Any More' at the piano before bursting into tears. * Runnenup Liberal Democrats. for pretending to look cheap and rubbish but cleverly taking on board all the rousing appeal of a Scottish weather report (you know the one. where the camera sweeps over the map and a man from the 70s tells you how vile it's going to be). * Biggest gamble Sean Connery. for helping the SNP. because if they won he'll have to be true to his word and actually come back to live in Scotland. A Caribbean hideaway is a far more appropriate place from which to be worrying about the future of his homeland. * Most alarming acceptance of one man's unbelievable rudeness Labour. for allowing John Prescott to be deputy prime minister. Deputy prime minister. A job which includes special responsibility for the regions. Here's the transcript of a conversation he had in Wales. after being asked about a local politiCian's decision to resign from the party. John Prescott: Why are you asking me about this? I don't care. it's a Welsh situation. I'm a national politiCian. Mark Choueke (South Wales Argus): Are you too big to care about the Labour voters in Blaenau Gwent? . . . JP: (walking away) Where do they get these amateurs from? You're an amateur. mate. go get on your bus. go home. MC: Are you too big for the regional press now. John? JP: Bugger off. Get on your bus. you amateur. MC: Is my interview over. John? Because if that's all you've got to say. that's what will go in the paper. JP: (turns aggressively back to reporter) Ooohh, I’m scared. go ahead. put it in your paper Labour candidate for Monmouth, Huw Edwards: I could answer this question for you. Mark. MC: I hoped to hear what the deputy prime minister had to say about it. JP: (ignoring reporter) I've never seen a school in such a lovely setting. * Runner-up All of us. for simply accepting this is what Prezzer's like, just as one doesn't say anything when an elderly relative breaks wind in public.