Ben Elton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ben Elton.

Ben Elton is a British comedian, author, playwright, and television presenter. Born in 1959, he is best known for his work as a writer on the sitcoms "The Young Ones" and "Blackadder." Elton has also written numerous successful novels, including "Dead Famous" and "Popcorn," and has been involved in stage productions such as "We Will Rock You," based on the music of Queen. Known for his sharp wit and social commentary, Elton has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

If only the strength of the love that people feel when it is

If only the strength of the love that people feel when it is reciprocated could be as intense and obsessive as the love we feel when it is not then marriages would be truly made in heaven.

I think trying to be cool is the worst possible ambition - a

I think trying to be cool is the worst possible ambition - and I have never suffered from it.

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous.

Sympathy for victims is always counter-balanced by an equal

Sympathy for victims is always counter-balanced by an equal and opposite feeling of resentment towards them.

People who get through life dependent on other people's poss

People who get through life dependent on other people's possessions are always the first to lecture you on how little possessions count.

No collection of people who are all waiting for the same thi

No collection of people who are all waiting for the same thing are capable of holding a natural conversation. Even if the thing they are waiting for is only a taxi.

The earth only has so much bounty to offer and inventing eve

The earth only has so much bounty to offer and inventing ever larger and more notional prices for that bounty does not change its real value.

If only the strength of the love that people feel when it is

If only the strength of the love that people feel when it is reciprocated could be as intense and obsessive as the love we feel when it is not; then marriages would be truly made in heaven.