When you see a crowd of people jumping up and down at a pop concert, all gloriously in the moment, I don't think you'll ever see a comedian there. They'll all be standing at the sides, looking at how it all fits together.
From Steve Coogan
There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them.
When I was a student I was very, very ambitious, completely immersed in my comedy career. I never had that period of reckless hedonism that you should get out of your system in your youth.
When I see friends from school I think they've all grown old and I've stayed the same.
I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.
If you chase something too desperately, it eludes you.
If you start to disrespect the character you're playing, or play it too much for laughs, that can work for a sketch, it will sell some gags, but it's all technique. It's like watching a juggler - you can be impressed by it, but it's not going to touch you in any way.
People regurgitate the same old cliches and it becomes like a photocopy of a photocopy of something that's vaguely interesting.
Me, myself, personally, I like to keep myself private. I have never said I am a paragon of virtue, a model of morality. I simply do what I do.
I've always been drawn to discomfort and that limbo of unease you get between comedy and tragedy.
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