It's worth turning up to an awards gig if you know you've won one but, since you never do know, it's not worth it. Arthur Smith awardgighave Change image and share on social
It was Julie Burchill who decreed that, beyond a certain age, a man should not be seen in a leather jacket. Arthur Smith ageburchilldecree Change image and share on social
The best way to prepare for a night out with a Shakespearean tragedy is to do a bit of reading up in the afternoon, eat a light supper - perhaps Welsh rarebit - and then arrive early to do some stretching exercises in the foyer before curtain-up. Arthur Smith afternoonarrivebite share on social
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 academicanalysebrain Change image and share on social
Theatricals can be irritating, but will provide a better night out than mobile phone salespeople. Arthur Smith irritatemobilenight Change image and share on social
Every generation of children has its private hero. Arthur Smith childgenerationhero Change image and share on social
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 friendhaveyear Change image and share on social
The Romantic poets were the prototype ramblers, and I've often found myself following in their footsteps - although perhaps not all of their footsteps since a typical walk for Samuel T. Coleridge might last two days and cover 145km. Arthur Smith 145kmcoleridgecover share on social
I'm an armchair kind of guy, especially when it's raining, which it always is and always will be. Arthur Smith armchairguykind Change image and share on social
Occasionally I find a travel book that is both illuminating and entertaining, where vivid writing and research replace self-indulgence and sloppy prose. Arthur Smith bookentertainfind Change image and share on social
