Analyse Me with Jack Dee

I would be happier if... I had more time to do everything.You need thinking time to come up with anything creative but you can't control when the inspiration will come. When it does come you have to stop everything for it, so I hate when I'm in the middle of writing something and it's going well and then some idiot calls to read the gas meter or I have to pick up the kids from somewhere.

General happiness on a scale of 1 to 10... 5

I am at my best when... I have finished a piece of work that I'm happy with. I felt good when I finished my book but the spellcheck on my laptop almost went into meltdown. Of course, there's the other side of my life. I get more and more fun being with the children. I have four ranging from 11 to 17. They were great when they were tiny but I can honestly say I find it gets better all the time.

Those closest to me would describe me as... Well my guess is that they would say that I'm not one for superficial stuff. I can't be arsed with competitive parents or the politically correct crowd. I feel uneasy around them. I am quite grumpy but it's my default setting and nobody who knows me is bothered by it. I think.

The one thing about my past I don't admit easily is... I was a dead loss at school. I still have bad dreams about it. I just didn't understand the point of anything at school and I left with almost no qualifications and assuming I was as thick as a plank.

Three things I would want with me if I were stranded on a desert island are... Pen and paper, a guitar and fishing rod

The one thing I would like to do before I die is... I just don't think that way. It's very damaging because once you've done it the next thing on the list is "Die now".

If I were to place an advertisment on a dating site to find a partner, it would read... This would have to be assuming that my wife was no longer with me. I'd put something like "You probably don't exist, but if you do, would you like lunch?"

The thing I like least about myself is... I never get excited or celebratory

My fantasy dinner date would be... My wife Jane and I have quite often stayed at hotels in central London even though we live there anyway. It's great. You can be spontaneous in a way that you can't be when you run a busy home together - go to the cinema in the afternoon, browse in shops, go back and order room-service. I'd do that.

The thing I value the most is... Obviously my wife and children, my family, my dogs and friends.

My biggest regret is... I wish I'd learnt more skills when I was younger. I wish I'd taken advantage of the chances you have in your youth just to spend the entire time doing things you like.

If I wasn't a comedian I'd be... I have no idea what else I could have done long-term.

Answer the following:

I am a perfectionist... Always
I easily get bored when faced with familiarity and routine... Always
I avoid situations involving too much risk and uncertainty... Rarely
When I get angry I tend to lose my temper... Never
I lose focus when under stress or pressure... Rarely

Draw a picture that best represents you:

"This represents how my personality responds to certain things that I don't want to do"

"Jack is a 'glass half full' person"

JAMES SAYS: The first thing that strikes me about Jack's responses is that he is clearly a "glass half full" person; someone who easily sees the problems in situations rather than the positive. This combined with an introverted, serious nature will result in others perceiving him as somewhat "grumpy" to use his own words. However, by accentuating and parodying this core aspect of his personality, Jack has clearly found a way to engage others and make them like him. He has also found a way to channel more negative, darker emotions in a positive, productive manner.

Jack is a perfectionist and will therefore be conscientious and have a strong sense of responsibility for doing his best at whatever he takes on, whether in his role as a father or as a comedian and writer. However, he will shy away from getting involved in things that don't make sense to him as a result of his practical, critical and common-sense approach.

As someone who has a calm, relaxed disposition as well as a tolerance for risk and uncertainty, he will rarely get stressed by unfamiliar experiences or high levels of pressure. However, when under significant stress, he may succumb to "catastrophising" or imagining a whole range of negative outcomes for himself and others.

Jack will have well formed opinions that have been arrived at through careful analysis and experience and will stand by these strongly in interactions with others. He will be reasonably sociable when he is comfortable in the role he is playing, however, is likely to guard his family life from media intrusion strongly as a result of his private nature and strong sense of loyalty to his friends and family.

The distorted face Jack has drawn reflects a cool temperament; a person who has a more melancholic, critical personality. This might also point to a deeper discomfort with aspects of his himself and his life - a lack of self-confidence arising from childhood experiences and early setbacks. The jagged edges and heavy lines reflect a high level of intensity or inner emotional energy, perhaps even some unconscious or pent up anger. The jagged lines may also indicate a lack of focus in concentration and an overly active mind.

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