139 Quotes by Derren Brown

I'm finally having my TV removed and replaced by a tropical fish tank, which I hope will provide more interesting viewing.

People often think that you get the most of everything from having your face on the screen but its really, like musicians, when you hit the road. It's also where the most fun is, the adrenaline of it every night, giving this incredibly well rehearsed charismatic version of yourself every night and people hopefully loving you.

I don't want to be some extreme therapist. Although seeing someone's life change for the better is a really moving thing.

If you're a comedian, it's a bit of a choice whether or not you want to be funny when you're not performing because it might feel disingenuous. In the same way, I don't show people magic tricks in social situations any more.

I'm not very sociable. If I get invited to a glamorous event I probably won't go. That world does not really appeal to me.

I'm probably more persuasive than the next person if I want to be, but do I want to be? In my head, I just don't go there.

I really liked 'Heist,' and that seems to be a popular favourite, but I think my personal favourite was 'Hero at 30,000 ft,' about the guy who ended up landing the aeroplane.

I remember Doritos launched a new flavour and the question was whether I could use my skills - as they perceived them - to make people desire and want to try this new flavour. But I like to be in control of the things I do and feel proud of them.

Glenn Close is my favourite actress and she came to see the show in London once which was giddying.