I wanted to be a soccer player. I knew that couldn't happen. John Oliver happenknowplayer Change image and share on social
I watch one news channel until my soul can't take it anymore. It's the background of my life. John Oliver anymorebackgroundchannel Change image and share on social
I do one accent - my own. I can make it louder or quieter. That is the sum total of my vocal range. I thought I could do an American accent until I tried it in front of an American - the expression of horror is still burnt onto my retinas. John Oliver accentamericanburn share on social
I have exactly as much rhythm as you think I have. John Oliver rhythm Change image and share on social
I knew I was going to go into the field and make fun of people to their faces. I knew what I was getting into. John Oliver facefieldfun Change image and share on social
The British media is sinking down, as the American news media has lowered the bar for all of humanity. British news media is definitely trying to stoop down to that level. Everyone is stooping to the lowest common denominator. John Oliver americanbarbritish share on social
It's exciting to have a role in anything that's Claymation, just because you're always intrigued by what a clay wizard version of yourself would be. John Oliver clayclaymationexcit Change image and share on social
As any Brit will understand, things get a little easier when you don't have to be number one any more. Really, the fall of an empire is not as bad as everyone thinks. It's like retirement. People fear retirement, but it can turn out be rather pleasant. John Oliver badbriteasy share on social
Americans just don't understand dry wit. John Oliver americanspin-dryunderstand Change image and share on social
There is so much cross-pollination between the U.S. and Britain in terms of comedians. British TV comedies work well in the U.S. American stand-ups make it big in Britain. John Oliver americanbigbritain Change image and share on social
