Arabella Weir Quotes

A collection of quotes by Arabella Weir.

Arabella Weir is a British actress, comedian, and writer. She was born on December 6, 1957, in San Francisco, California, to a Scottish mother and an English father. However, she was primarily raised in Scotland, and her family eventually settled in Hammersmith, London.

Weir began her career as a performer in the 1980s, initially working in theater and comedy clubs. She gained recognition for her appearances in shows like "The Fast Show" and "Pulp Video" during the 1990s, showcasing her versatility as a comic actress. Weir became known for her ability to portray various characters and perfecting their accents.

Besides her work in comedy, Weir has also proven herself as a talented writer. She has published several books, including her memoir "Does My Bum Look Big in This?" which was well-received by readers and critics alike.

In addition to her acting and writing, Weir has made appearances on various television shows and hosted radio programs. She is known for her wit and humor, often employing observational comedy and social satire.

Arabella Weir continues to be actively involved in the entertainment industry, performing in both comedic and dramatic roles. Her contributions to British comedy have made her a respected figure, and she remains an influential and beloved personality in the field.

In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late

In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I bought in to virtually every new diet and/or exercise regime that hoved into view, particularly at this most vulnerable time for those of us prone to poor body image - a new year.

Diet

I would like it to be a legal requirement for all businesses

I would like it to be a legal requirement for all businesses to be linked to a charity.

Legal

Look, I want what's good for everybody. I want to promote go

Look, I want what's good for everybody. I want to promote good state education for all. I want to raise standards for all kids, irrespective of race and class but why can't they all just do what I say when I know I'm right?

Education

I wish my parents hadn't made me feel that how I looked was

I wish my parents hadn't made me feel that how I looked was linked to how much they loved me. But I do also see how hard it must be to see your child pile on the pounds and trust they'll find their own way back to a healthy weight.

Trust

Success, in whatever form it takes, is a tricky thing - once

Success, in whatever form it takes, is a tricky thing - once you've achieved your goal, then what? Where do you aim?

Success

There is so much that is positive, wonderful even, about sta

There is so much that is positive, wonderful even, about state schools. At a state school your kids will learn to live alongside and appreciate other kids from many diverse and different cultures.

Positive

I know a lot of people fear the rougher types who might be a

I know a lot of people fear the rougher types who might be at a state school, but surely it is better to know who they are and how to deal with them than for that kind of child to appear as a completely different species to yours.

Fear

If one's honest about it, spending time in a car with childr

If one's honest about it, spending time in a car with children is pretty ghastly.

Car

My dad was a diplomat and after living in America, where I w

My dad was a diplomat and after living in America, where I was born, he was posted to Cairo.

Dad

Sticking to a diet required me to have a permanently low sel

Sticking to a diet required me to have a permanently low self-esteem. But happily, I developed other skills beyond a fluctuating weight, eventually building up a different source of self-worth.

Diet