There are two kinds of hecklers: the destructive and constructive hecklers. John Oliver constructivedestructiveheckler Change image and share on social
There is no greater anesthetic than sport. John Oliver anestheticgreatsport Change image and share on social
I would much rather America was a more stable, wonderful place. You know, I love it. John Oliver americaloveplace Change image and share on social
People in Britain see Richard Quest as a kind of an offensive cartoon character. John Oliver britaincartooncharacter Change image and share on social
I get nostalgic for British negativity. There is an inherent hope and positive drive to New Yorkers. When you go back to Britain, everybody is just running everything down. It's like whatever the opposite of a hug is. John Oliver backbritainbritish share on social
My family are from Liverpool, so I have some twang there - I have a Midlands accent, and I was raised about an hour north of London, so my voice is a mess. Although, to American ears, it sounds like the crisp language of a queen's butler. John Oliver accentamericanbutler share on social
The only thing I'm nervous about is talking to guests like human beings, because all of my interviews so far have been attacking people. I have a genuine concern about sitting across from an actor whose movies I obviously haven't seen. John Oliver actorattackbeing share on social
Stand-up comedy seems like a terrifying thing. Objectively. Before anyone has done it, it seems like one of the most frightening things you could conceive, and there's just no shortcut - you just have to do it. John Oliver comedyconceivefrighten share on social
People are friendlier in New York than London. John Oliver friendlylondonpeople Change image and share on social
