Paul O'Grady has had audiences in stitches for more than three decades and has firmly positioned himself as one of our national treasures.
The Birkenhead native is known for his sharp wit and huge heart, that has seen him fighting animal's corners for years. The 66-year-old is probably best known for his alter-ego persona drag queen Lily Savage.
He is the epitome of hard work, spending years learning and executing his craft on the stand-up circuit in the pubs in and around Liverpool. In 1984 he then moved to London, where he, as Lily, presented shows at the Elephant and Castle pub.