If I've inadvertently become some sort of role model for failed comedians, then it's really backfired very badly on me. Jack Dee backfirebadlycomedian Change image and share on social
I took religion much too seriously, however, and its overall effect was depressing. I would have really liked to discard it, but somehow I couldn't. Jack Dee depressdiscardeffect Change image and share on social
The book is called 'Thanks for Nothing' and it's really the story of how I got into comedy and traces back every strand in my life that is relevant to that story. It's kind of an autobiography but isn't, as it stops about 25 years ago. It goes right up to the first time I do stand up. Jack Dee agoautobiographyback share on social
I'm just part of a tradition of people who aren't pleased. I would never think anyone else who has the same attitude was getting it from me. I'd just think they're... sensible. Jack Dee attitudepartpeople Change image and share on social
In particular, I found praying very disturbing, like swimming with bricks tied to your feet. And yet I was drawn to it constantly. Jack Dee brickconstantlydisturb Change image and share on social
I really hated fighting people and hurting them, but felt unable to stop. Jack Dee feltfighthate Change image and share on social
The jokes are great but what really matters for a comedian is his performance, his whole attitude, and the laughs that he gets between the jokes rather than on top of the jokes. Jack Dee attitudecomediangreat Change image and share on social
