IF I ever had to choose which celebrities I’d like as my best friends I would unerringly select Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

The duo, both now in their late 50s, have been friends since college and were part of The Comic Strip team which made many people aware of alternative comedy in the early 1980s.

They began writing and working together with their iconic TV show French & Saunders but have also been involved individually in projects including Dawn’s wonderful series The Vicar of Dibley and Jennifer’s Absolutely Fabulous.

Apart from their entertaining chameleon qualities, what is genuinely endearing is that both of them have a great sense of humour and don’t take themselves seriously.

At the latest Glamour Awards last week the pair looked, well, absolutely fabulous. Interviews reveal genuine affection and admiration for each other and a very grounded attitude towards life in general.

I’m convinced that on a night out we’d all have just the best time. So, come on over, you two. I have cake!