Sometimes it's bad to do something you've never done before. Arthur Smith badhave Change image and share on social
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 captainhookimagine share on social
Give me the new thing and give it to me now. I don't want that old thing - I've seen it, heard it, bought it, slept with it, loved it, but now I'm bored with the old thing and I'm gagging for the new stuff. Arthur Smith borebuygag share on social
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
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
Someone once described me as the Zelig of comedy, and I think I know what he means. Arthur Smith comedymeanzelig Change image and share on social
Every generation of children has its private hero. Arthur Smith childgenerationhero Change image and share on social
I am 54 and age is slowly writing itself on my face. Arthur Smith agefaceslowly Change image and share on social
Acting is the most demanding, painful job in the world. Arthur Smith actdemandjob Change image and share on social
The Bible has no doubt had much influence in its time, but it provides very few laughs. None, in fact. Arthur Smith bibledoubtfact Change image and share on social