47 Quotes by James Acaster

I remember being four or five, not understanding how to be funny, so just going around the house and my mum and dad's friends, confusing adults by saying weird things.

My parents are very good examples of Christians. They are big on forgiveness.

The comic I can now never enjoy again is Bill Cosby. He was truly one of the first comedians I got into.

There's no excuse for panel games, other TV comedy shows, or even live bills to be made up mainly of men.

I absolutely loathe sleeping in a tent, regardless of the weather.

I definitely want to be as good and original as I can.

I'm not a big depressive, but I have my moments.

There were plenty of times before I did stand-up where I needed counselling, but I didn't go because it would have meant I was officially ill.

I think I can draw both a mainstream audience and an alternative audience to my shows. I also have the ability to disappoint both.