62 Quotes by Ronnie Corbett

The really funny moments you notice throughout your life are very seldom generated by one person telling a joke.

We had brilliant writers on our shows, and I do think that 'The Two Ronnies' has stood the test of time. It was certainly the greatest fun to do.

We did Donald McGill, seaside-postcard stuff - middle of the road.

We had a certain kind of material that was not dangerously esoteric.

I suppose to the outside world I do seem slightly obsessed. But I once had a balance problem with my inner ear, and the fear loitered. Yet I have found that golf is like a yoga procedure for me: it's had wonderful, sedative, remedial qualities for my day-to-day life.

All those I admired as a young performer had a calmness to their comedy.

We knew what mums, dads, and children would understand and enjoy without resentment. I don't see the requirement to upset people. You're there to entertain and please.

How long does it take to make 'They Think It's All Over?' It's just laughing at each other and thinking, 'Aren't we clever?'

I watch the wonderful Dara O'Briain refereeing 'Mock the Week,' where they all compete with each other. I wouldn't be on that. It frightens the life out of me.