Graham Norton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Graham Norton.

Graham Norton is a popular Irish television and radio presenter, comedian, actor, and author. Born on April 4, 1963, in Clondalkin, Dublin, Norton's real name is Graham William Walker. He attended University College, Cork, where he studied English and French.

Norton's career in the entertainment industry began in the late 1980s as a stand-up comedian. He gained widespread recognition for his provocative and witty style of humor, which led to appearances on various television shows and radio programs.

In the late 1990s, Norton transitioned to television presenting with his own show called "So Graham Norton" on Channel 4. His irreverent and comedic interviewing style quickly became a hit with audiences, and he went on to host a series of successful talk shows, such as "V Graham Norton," "The Graham Norton Show," and the Eurovision Song Contest.

Throughout his career, Norton has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the entertainment industry. He has won multiple BAFTA TV Awards, National Television Awards, and British Comedy Awards for his hosting and comedic talents. Additionally, Norton has written several books, including his autobiography "So Me" and the popular novel "Holding."

Known for his quick wit, infectious personality, and ability to make guests feel at ease, Graham Norton has become one of Britain's most beloved television personalities and a household name across the globe.

Basically, I'm a really bad interviewer. I love meeting cele

Basically, I'm a really bad interviewer. I love meeting celebrities, but then I get a bit bored. Once you meet them you thing, 'really, what an ordinary person'.

I'm often dating people, but I don't say it because you sort

I'm often dating people, but I don't say it because you sort of know it won't last long.

I always say I'd rather be miserable by myself than unhappy

I always say I'd rather be miserable by myself than unhappy in a relationship.

It's amazing how I can just ramble on for hours, isn't it? A

It's amazing how I can just ramble on for hours, isn't it? And so unentertaining or uninteresting. But I can ramble on for hours. It's a sort of terrible gift, isn't it?

Straight men just can't imagine the bliss of being in a rela

Straight men just can't imagine the bliss of being in a relationship with someone who finds farting as funny as they do.

All my day is spent dealing with other people. When I come h

All my day is spent dealing with other people. When I come home I like it to be empty. The presence of others in my house kind of annoys me. I love coming home and shutting the doors. I feel brain dead. I'm relatively available, but not to live with.

My ambition was to stop waiting tables. That was how I measu

My ambition was to stop waiting tables. That was how I measured success: finally, I was able to stop waiting tables, and I was able to pay the rent, and that was by being a stand-up comic. Not a very good stand-up comic, but good enough to make a living.

My parents grew up working class, but in that way that worki

My parents grew up working class, but in that way that working class families do, they spent a fortune on education to better me.

Because society places a value on masculinity, gay men aspir

Because society places a value on masculinity, gay men aspire to it. If you go to a gay club and the doorman says, 'You do realise this is a gay club, don't you lads?' you get all excited because you think, 'Wow, he thought I was straight!'

The people I want are very famous and very rich, and all I c

The people I want are very famous and very rich, and all I can offer them is a bit of exposure on TV and a bit of cash, so it's a miracle we get any guests at all. But we have been very lucky.