Jo Brand Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jo Brand.

Jo Brand is an English comedian, writer, and actress born on July 23, 1957. She began her career as a psychiatric nurse before venturing into stand-up comedy, known for her deadpan humor and sharp wit. Brand gained popularity in the 1990s through her appearances on various television shows, including her own series "Jo Brand Through the Cakehole." Aside from her comedic work, she has also written multiple books and made regular appearances on panel shows. Jo Brand is highly regarded for her outspoken and unapologetic views, becoming an influential figure in British comedy.

Even nice things don't make you happy when you're tired.

Even nice things don't make you happy when you're tired.

I made a supreme effort not to do that thing that parents do

I made a supreme effort not to do that thing that parents do, which is to bore people without children to death by going on and on about how funny their children are, so there's none of that hopefully.

People say you should read your criticism because it will ma

People say you should read your criticism because it will make you a better person but it doesn't. It just makes you a sad bitter old showbiz nightmare.

So, my style has hopefully changed over the years and it is

So, my style has hopefully changed over the years and it is more relaxed, and I do tend to smile and have more than one expression these days hopefully - which I didn't at the beginning.

Anything is good if it's made of chocolate.

Anything is good if it's made of chocolate.

The thing I thought about doing it was it's Comic Relief and

The thing I thought about doing it was it's Comic Relief and you've got to be funny. So although I did try to sing properly it obviously has hilarious results when you can't sing.

Who do I like? I am a big fan of French and Saunders - not t

Who do I like? I am a big fan of French and Saunders - not that that they are particularly stand-up I have to say, but I think they have been great for women and they are of themselves just incredibly funny whether they are male or female.

There are 10-20 times more male comics than female comics it

There are 10-20 times more male comics than female comics it's something to do with the social structure of society.

I thought I was funny as a kid.

I thought I was funny as a kid.