Do you take any vitamins or supplements?
Only in the food I eat. Fish is good. Vegetables, too.

Do you prefer healthy food or fast food?
Healthy food. I mean, I do occasionally like a Big Mac. Healthy food is one of the most important things, isn't it? It gives you energy and sorts you out for the day, but it's all right to pig out now and then.

Have you ever dieted?
No - I find it hard to put weight on, let alone diet.

Do you take any exercise?
I run, go to the gym and play football.

How do you chill out?
Sitting on the sofa watching a film and drinking beer. I listen to music or play on my computer. In this business, you're on and off all the time - if I am sitting in my dressing room, I'll just read my book or something.

What foods do you have in your shopping trolley?
Salmon, herring, potatoes, meat, eggs, cheese. Big treats: chocolate eclairs.

What have you eaten today?
Nothing yet - I only got up an hour ago. I'll probably have a full English.

Do you drink alcohol?
Stella, though I tend not to drink much in the week. It's a weekend thing, really.

Any vices?
Picking my nose while I'm driving. The worst thing is, you forget you're doing it - you look to the side and someone's giving you a dirty look.

· Gerard Kearns plays Ian Gallagher in Shameless. The new series starts on Tuesday at 10pm on Channel 4