Britain is obsessed with political correctness. Marcus Brigstocke britaincorrectnessobsess Change image and share on social
Political correctness is as exploitable as any other progressive ideal, but its aim is to stifle the incessant noise of those who flap their careless lips without a thought about those they might offend and why that might be important. Marcus Brigstocke aimcarelesscorrectness share on social
I'd lie in bed in my dormitory and grab at bits of my body, wanting to tear them off... I was so large by then that, in the heat, my thighs chafed together and bled. I was very unhappy, and yet no one ever asked me how I felt. Marcus Brigstocke askbedbit share on social
There are a lot of comics at the top end making staggering amounts of money and selling out stadiums. I think stand-up is a more intimate thing than that. Maybe because of the kind of comedy I do. It's like a discussion, but I'm the one with the microphone. Marcus Brigstocke amountcomedycomic share on social
The most successful comics are always the hardest-working ones. Marcus Brigstocke comichardsuccessful Change image and share on social
I went to China for a brief working visit, and I thought that Shanghai was interesting, but Beijing totally grabbed me. Marcus Brigstocke beijingchinagrab Change image and share on social
My purist comedy friends accuse me of being a Jack of all trades and master of none. Marcus Brigstocke accusecomedyfriend Change image and share on social
I have an addictive personality. Boarding school merely sent me more quickly on the downward spiral that dominated my childhood. Marcus Brigstocke addictiveboardchildhood Change image and share on social
I'm more pompous and self-assured and determined that if - you know - if the truth can be told so as to be understood, it will be believed. Marcus Brigstocke assurebelievedetermine Change image and share on social
