Simon Pegg Quotes

A collection of quotes by Simon Pegg.

Simon Pegg is a celebrated British actor, comedian, and writer, born on February 14, 1970, in Gloucester, England. He first gained recognition through his collaboration with Edgar Wright in the critically acclaimed TV series "Spaced" (1999-2001), where he played the lead role and co-wrote several episodes. This marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership between Pegg, Wright, and actor Nick Frost.

Pegg's breakthrough in mainstream cinema came with the zombie comedy film "Shaun of the Dead" (2004), which he co-wrote with Wright and starred in. The film received widespread acclaim and catapulted him to international recognition. He continued to collaborate with Wright and Frost on the "Cornetto Trilogy," consisting of the films "Hot Fuzz" (2007) and "The World's End" (2013).

Throughout his career, Pegg has showcased his versatility as an actor, appearing in a variety of genres. He portrayed Montgomery Scott ("Scotty") in two "Star Trek" films (2009-2016), contributed to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, and appeared in blockbusters like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015) and "Ready Player One" (2018).

In addition to his acting career, Pegg has written and co-written several films, including "Paul" (2011), co-starring Frost, and "The World's End." He has also shown his talent as a stand-up comedian and a writer, contributing to various projects in both capacities.

Simon Pegg has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, admired for his comedic timing, insightful writing, and memorable performances. With his unique blend of humor and humanity, he continues to be a prominent presence in film and television.

I used to lie in bed in my flat and imagine what would happe

I used to lie in bed in my flat and imagine what would happen if there was a zombie attack.

Simon Pegg


I mean, yeah, I'm sure that Python and the other things have

I mean, yeah, I'm sure that Python and the other things have paved the way for a greater understanding of the British sense of humor, but I don't think it's all that different than the American sense of humor.

Simon Pegg

Humor

We don't watch the film anymore because we've seen it so man

We don't watch the film anymore because we've seen it so many times, so we'll introduce it, walk out and we'll come back in right about when I wake up in the morning and walk over to the shop and everything's changed.

Simon Pegg

Morning

There's this thing of you can live in a city and be complete

There's this thing of you can live in a city and be completely alone, not notice anything going on around you.

Simon Pegg

Alone

There are actually quite high profile British TV star cameos

There are actually quite high profile British TV star cameos in it that you probably wouldn't even notice, that the British wouldn't even notice, let alone the American audience.

Simon Pegg

Alone

I think at its best the American sense of humor is the same

I think at its best the American sense of humor is the same as the British sense of humor at its best, which is to be wry and ironic and self deprecating.

Simon Pegg

Humor