When synchronised swimming first appeared on TV, we laughed very heartily, and I, for one, applauded the decision to introduce humour into the Olympics. Arthur Smith appearapplauddecision Change image and share on social
I abhor nothing more than bumping into someone I know on the Tube. Arthur Smith abhorbumptube Change image and share on social
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 bearcentdeserve Change image and share on social
A savage review is much more entertaining for the reader than an admiring one; the little misanthrope in each of us relishes the rubbishing of someone else. Arthur Smith admireentertainmisanthrope Change image and share on social
Acting in a stage play is like working the evening shift in an office. Arthur Smith actevenoffice Change image and share on social
The pun exists in a social and political void, caring nothing for the issues of its day, content merely to display itself in its small cleverness. Arthur Smith careclevernesscontent Change image and share on social
Sky and clouds and trees and little figures relaxing in the perfect rural rhythm of their surroundings: these are the staples of a Gainsborough landscape. Arthur Smith cloudfiguregainsborough Change image and share on social
