Jack Dee Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jack Dee.

Jack Dee is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his dry, deadpan humor. He was born on September 24, 1961, in Petts Wood, Kent, England. Dee began his career in the late 1980s performing stand-up comedy in clubs and pubs across the United Kingdom.

He gained widespread recognition in the 1990s with his unique style of humor, which often includes sarcastic observations about everyday life. One of his most notable works is the television sitcom "Lead Balloon" (2006-2011), where he played a fictionalized version of himself, a misanthropic and struggling comedian.

In addition to comedy, Dee has appeared on various TV panel shows, including "QI," "Have I Got News for You," and "Would I Lie to You?" He has also hosted his own shows, such as "Jack Dee's Happy Hour" and "Jack Dee Live at the Apollo."

Dee's talent has earned him several awards throughout his career, including the British Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comedian in 1997 and a Perrier Comedy Award in 1991. While his comedy is often characterized by his grumpy persona, offstage, Dee is known for his charitable work and involvement in various fundraising campaigns.

Overall, Jack Dee is an accomplished comedian and entertainer renowned for his distinctive comedic style and ability to deliver hilarious performances that resonate with audiences.

If I'm pushed, I'd also have to admit I don't like people wi

If I'm pushed, I'd also have to admit I don't like people with allergies. They just annoy me. There seems to be something far too self-centred about it. 'No thanks, I'm allergic.' Why not just say 'No thanks'? I wasn't asking for your medical history, I was just passing around the nuts. Trying to be friendly, that's all.

I tend not to trust people who live in very tidy houses. I k

I tend not to trust people who live in very tidy houses. I know that on the surface there is nothing wrong with a person being well-ordered and disciplined. Nothing, except that it leaves the impression of that person having lived in the confines of a stark institution which, although he or she has long since left, remains within.

Trust

I took religion much too seriously, however, and its overall

I took religion much too seriously, however, and its overall effect was depressing. I would have really liked to discard it, but somehow I couldn't.

Religion

Mmmm... the comedy that matters is the comedy you pull out o

Mmmm... the comedy that matters is the comedy you pull out of thin air. It's a bit like when something funny has happened and you try to explain it to someone else and end up saying, 'You had to be there.'

Funny

I'm just part of a tradition of people who aren't pleased. I

I'm just part of a tradition of people who aren't pleased. I would never think anyone else who has the same attitude was getting it from me. I'd just think they're... sensible.

Attitude

There were a few teachers who just did not like me because o

There were a few teachers who just did not like me because of my face. Once, I was told to stand in the corner until I cheered up. The attitude was, 'Oh, for God's sake, what's the matter with him?' But it's just a natural expression.

Attitude

The jokes are great but what really matters for a comedian i

The jokes are great but what really matters for a comedian is his performance, his whole attitude, and the laughs that he gets between the jokes rather than on top of the jokes.

Attitude

But I like going to church. If you've been brought up in the

But I like going to church. If you've been brought up in the Church of England, it feels like visiting an elderly relative. And I think it's important that part of the kids' education is knowing about the Bible.

Education

Maybe I fear things going wrong so much that I pre-empt them

Maybe I fear things going wrong so much that I pre-empt them by not getting excited about them when they appear to be. going well.

Fear