Steve Coogan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Steve Coogan.

Steve Coogan is a renowned English actor, comedian, and writer. He was born on October 14, 1965, in Middleton, Lancashire, England. Coogan rose to fame in the 1990s with his character Alan Partridge, a chat show host turned radio DJ, which he created and portrayed in various TV shows and radio programs.

Coogan studied drama at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre before starting his career as a voice artist and impersonator on the satirical TV series, "Spitting Image." He later gained popularity for his work on the comedy sketch show "The Day Today" and the spin-off series "Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge." This success allowed him to continue with other projects, including the sitcom "I'm Alan Partridge."

Beyond his work as a character actor, Coogan has also demonstrated his versatility in dramatic roles. Notable performances include his portrayal of real-life personalities such as Paul Raymond in "The Look of Love" and Tony Wilson in "24 Hour Party People."

Coogan's talent and wit have earned him several awards throughout his career, including BAFTA and British Comedy Awards. He has also worked as a writer, producer, and voice actor in various films, including the highly acclaimed "Philomena," which he co-wrote and starred in alongside Dame Judi Dench.

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I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-pro

I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.

I did not become successful in my work through embracing or

I did not become successful in my work through embracing or engaging in celebrity culture. I never signed away my privacy in exchange for success.

If you start to disrespect the character you're playing, or

If you start to disrespect the character you're playing, or play it too much for laughs, that can work for a sketch, it will sell some gags, but it's all technique. It's like watching a juggler - you can be impressed by it, but it's not going to touch you in any way.

I'm just attracted to playing people who are ostensible unli

I'm just attracted to playing people who are ostensible unlikable. That's not to say that there's something in there that makes you care. It might be that you just find them so awful that you just can't stop watching, like a car crash.

I am of the very last generation who didn't have computers a

I am of the very last generation who didn't have computers at school. As we grow old we'll become something of an aberration.

If you are a great dramatic actor then you often don't know

If you are a great dramatic actor then you often don't know if people are enjoying your stuff at all because they are sitting there in silence. But with comedy it's a simple premise. If it's funny, people laugh. If it's not, they don't.

I think it's always funny when you see kids do Shakespeare.

I think it's always funny when you see kids do Shakespeare.

Actually, bizarrely, in America, I get more appreciation fro

Actually, bizarrely, in America, I get more appreciation from the odd, unusual stuff I've done, almost because I'm not, if you like, famous in America as I am in England.

The trick is always to write in pairs because if at least tw

The trick is always to write in pairs because if at least two people find it funny, you've immediately halved the odds of it not being funny.

The great thing is that the funny side of getting old is fue

The great thing is that the funny side of getting old is fuel for my comedy.

But with comedy it's a simple premise. If it's funny, people

But with comedy it's a simple premise. If it's funny, people laugh. If it's not, they don't.