Top 57 Quotes by Arthur Smith

About Arthur Smith

These are some quotes by English author Arthur Smith Comedian, who was born on November 27, 1954.

It was Julie Burchill who decreed that, beyond a certain age, a man should not be seen in a leather jacket.

It was Julie Burchill who decreed that, beyond a certain age, a man should not be seen in a leather jacket.

Arthur Smith

I find it hilarious that there are academics who try to analyse chemical changes in the brains of students while exposing them to gags.

I find it hilarious that there are academics who try to analyse chemical changes in the brains of students while exposing them to gags.

Arthur Smith

Theatricals can be irritating, but will provide a better night out than mobile phone salespeople.

Theatricals can be irritating, but will provide a better night out than mobile phone salespeople.

Arthur Smith

Ninety-eight per cent of laughter is nothing to do with jokes, which do not deserve to bear the weight of all the funny stuff in the world.

Ninety-eight per cent of laughter is nothing to do with jokes, which do not deserve to bear the weight of all the funny stuff in the world.

Arthur Smith

I'm an armchair kind of guy, especially when it's raining, which it always is and always will be.

I'm an armchair kind of guy, especially when it's raining, which it always is and always will be.

Arthur Smith

Every generation of children has its private hero.

Every generation of children has its private hero.

Arthur Smith

When I was eight or nine, I wrote a new version of 'Peter Pan' for the school play. They didn't use it - I imagine it was unperformable - but as recompense for not doing my script, I was offered any role, and instinctively went for Captain Hook. I came on trying to be terrifying, but everyone laughed at me.

Arthur Smith

About every four years, someone says to me, 'I've got a friend who looks exactly like you.' What can you say to this?

About every four years, someone says to me, 'I've got a friend who looks exactly like you.' What can you say to this?

Arthur Smith

Acting in a stage play is like working the evening shift in an office.

Acting in a stage play is like working the evening shift in an office.

Arthur Smith

I see my large nose, like half an avocado. I broke it falling downstairs when I was six, and it now resembles a large blob of play-dough.

I see my large nose, like half an avocado. I broke it falling downstairs when I was six, and it now resembles a large blob of play-dough.

Arthur Smith

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