Johnny Vegas Quotes

A collection of quotes by Johnny Vegas.

Johnny Vegas, born as Michael Joseph Pennington, is an English comedian, actor, and television presenter. He was born on September 11, 1970, in St Helens, Merseyside, England. Known for his unique style of comedy and larger-than-life personality, Vegas has become a beloved figure in the British entertainment industry.

Vegas initially trained as a ceramic artist but found his true calling in comedy. He gained recognition in the late 1990s for his character, "Johnny Vegas," which he developed and performed in comedy clubs across the United Kingdom. His thick accent, deadpan delivery, and eccentric mannerisms quickly became his trademark.

Aside from his successful stand-up career, Johnny Vegas has appeared in numerous television shows and films. He has been a regular guest on various panel shows and has hosted his own programs, including the popular game show "18 Stone of Idiot." Vegas has also showcased his acting skills in dramas such as "Benidorm" and "Ideal," earning critical acclaim for his versatile performances.

Throughout his career, Johnny Vegas has received several prestigious awards, including the British Comedy Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Comedy Entertainment Personality. With his inimitable comedic talent, distinctive appearance, and unmistakable voice, Vegas continues to be an iconic figure in the British comedy scene.

Comedy's so subjective, and if someone comes to watch, doesn

Comedy's so subjective, and if someone comes to watch, doesn't get it, doesn't find it funny, then fine.

Oh, I'm terrible at travel.

Oh, I'm terrible at travel.

Travel

I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary sc

I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary school when I was 11. I wanted to be a priest, but when they told me I could never have sex, not even on my birthday, I changed my mind.

Birthday

My work's never been accepted by my family, but it's somethi

My work's never been accepted by my family, but it's something I'll always carry on with.

Family

I've spent lots of time in London, I studied in London, I li

I've spent lots of time in London, I studied in London, I like London. It's just not my home.

Home

I think if you're at the point where you're popular enough t

I think if you're at the point where you're popular enough to sell your wedding photos to OK! Magazine then you don't need the money.

Wedding

The cheese board is my big treat at Christmas that I have to

The cheese board is my big treat at Christmas that I have to deny myself during the rest of year.

Christmas

I used to be good with kids, but as I get older, I'm grumpy

I used to be good with kids, but as I get older, I'm grumpy and terrible with them. As for doing a gig at a 6-year old's birthday party, you couldn't pay me enough.

Birthday

I came back from university thinking I knew all about politi

I came back from university thinking I knew all about politics and racism, not knowing my dad had been one of the youngest-serving Labour councillors in the town and had refused to work in South Africa years ago because of the situation there. And he's never mentioned it - you just find out. That's a real man to me. A sleeping lion.

Dad

It is easy for me to love myself, but for ladies to do it is

It is easy for me to love myself, but for ladies to do it is another question altogether.

Funny

You can't be a proper comic unless you've been out on stage

You can't be a proper comic unless you've been out on stage and felt the fear.

Fear

My first holiday to San Francisco in 1998-99 was supposed to

My first holiday to San Francisco in 1998-99 was supposed to be a two-week vacation but I ended up staying five weeks and nearly didn't come home.

Home

You always hear people saying, 'I hope I'm not turning into

You always hear people saying, 'I hope I'm not turning into my dad', but I'd be honoured if I became half as decent a bloke as he is.

Dad

I'm getting positive feedback for my acting so we'll see if

I'm getting positive feedback for my acting so we'll see if any other interesting parts come up.

Positive

I am a big fan of smelly cheeses but the rest of the family

I am a big fan of smelly cheeses but the rest of the family don't seem to be particularly keen on them.

Family

I've got too much respect for stand-ups to call myself one.

I've got too much respect for stand-ups to call myself one.

Respect