I suppose we are what we are, and we use the evidence to confirm what we believe. Stewart Lee confirmevidencesuppose Change image and share on social
I've now got a 35,000-word document of quotes from people who hate me, a lot from the 'Guardian' comment threads. Mostly, I've managed to get myself into the mindset where the criticism is quite affirming. Stewart Lee 000affirmcomment share on social
I'm in this for the long haul, I want to be doing this until I die. I am a standup comedian. I know a lot of people say I'm not, but I am. Stewart Lee comediandiehaul Change image and share on social
Lots of stand-up showcases on TV are made by production companies that also represent acts as clients, so there tends to be a demonstrable bias towards a certain group of people. Stewart Lee actbiasclient Change image and share on social
I went to a hypnotist to learn how not to use drinking a pint before you go on as a way of giving you the confidence to just fly at it, irrespective of the fear. That's not a long-term strategy, when you do as many gigs as I do. Stewart Lee confidencedrinkfear share on social
I read in the 'Daily Mail' that I'm one of these 'foul-mouthed comedians.' But I'm much cleaner than the people they like. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to think that a 70-year-old - particularly someone like Alan Bennett - would like it, because they've seen a lot of stuff. Stewart Lee alanbennettclean share on social
Controversy seems to be a by-product of what I do, rather like offence is the by-product of a dog urinating on the pavement. It just happens. Stewart Lee controversydogoffence Change image and share on social
The only reason I look back is to check if I've been doing something wrong. I look at things from even three years ago and think, 'I wouldn't do that now.' Your life changes. Stewart Lee agobackcheck Change image and share on social
I don't mind causing offence when I intend to, but I don't like causing it accidentally. Stewart Lee accidentallycauseintend Change image and share on social
