The jokes are great but what really matters for a comedian is his performance, his whole attitude, and the laughs that he gets between the jokes rather than on top of the jokes. – Jack Dee
I took religion much too seriously, however, and its overall effect was depressing. I would have really liked to discard it, but somehow I couldnt. – Jack Dee
Mmmm… the comedy that matters is the comedy you pull out of thin air. Its a bit like when something funny has happened and you try to explain it to someone else and end up saying, You had to be there. – Jack Dee
But I like going to church. If youve been brought up in the Church of England, it feels like visiting an elderly relative. And I think its important that part of the kids education is knowing about the Bible. – Jack Dee
Having a child makes you strong and gives you chutzpah. It relaxed my attitude to the job my center of focus shifted, which I think is very helpful, because even if youre not a very indulgent actor you spend a lot of time thinking about yourself. I dont think that is particularly healthy. – Imelda Staunton
First: the best is the enemy of the good, trying to be perfect or trying to meet infinite context will both make you crazy and make you miss your launch date. The only thing to do is to create a product for your users. Not The User but the specific audience for whom your product is intended. – Christina Wodtke