My beard is just an ongoing effort to hide my face as much as possible. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
In the 10 years I've been with my wife we've probably argued twice. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I loved stand-up, but I never thought you could do it as a job. — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
I tend to be melodramatic and super self-involved. — Romesh Ranganathan Melodramatic Copy Share Image
People say that I'm quite grumpy and negative on stage and that I surely can't be like that off it, but I… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I would not have succeeded as a comedian had I not had some hugely lucky breaks. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I have Asian friends - second generation - and I am the worst in terms of being in touch with my heritage. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I just write what I think is funny, or interesting, and hopefully everything else will take care of itself. There's no strategy… — Romesh Ranganathan Care Copy Share Image
I owe much of my success to Seann Walsh. He kept recommending me for Live At The Apollo until eventually the producers… — Romesh Ranganathan Apollo Copy Share Image
All of the most interesting people had a horrible time as kids. All the best rappers struggled. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I mean, my stand-up is very honest and exposing in this way. I probably carry that into everything I do. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I have long believed that success stories need a bit of balance. We only hear from people who risked it all, and… — Romesh Ranganathan Balance Copy Share Image
In the past, I have been guilty of returning from work with some parenting words of wisdom, ignoring the fact that my… — Romesh Ranganathan Parenting Copy Share Image
I've done bits where I've perhaps talked about my kids annoying me and you hope that the audience realise that you do… — Romesh Ranganathan Children Copy Share Image
It is fair to say that I am generally very bad at keeping in touch - with everyone. When I read a… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I did a gig as a standup when I was eight years old. I went on holiday with my family to this… — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
My obsession with hip-hop has given me an addiction to trainers, which are very much a young person's game, and I am… — Romesh Ranganathan Game Copy Share Image
People assume that your audience is full of people who love you. But, typically, it's one person in four who's chosen to… — Romesh Ranganathan Audience Copy Share Image
David Beckham is always seen as the thickest man on the planet, too daft to complete a jigsaw puzzle. But then you… — Romesh Ranganathan Football Copy Share Image
Actually, the reason I'm a huge Arsenal fan is because when my dad moved over from Sri Lanka, he lived in north… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
My childhood memories are filled with hugs and kisses from both my mum and dad. My mum has a thing about kissing… — Romesh Ranganathan Childhood Copy Share Image
Being away a lot on tour means that my family has to suffer an inordinate amount of overcompensation, as I return home… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
We are entering an age where people can claim to know more about what really happened than the people who were there.… — Romesh Ranganathan Age Copy Share Image
I know you're supposed to love yourself, but I really hate the way I look. When I look in the mirror I'm… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
Veganism is a point of contention all year round. So much so that many vegans cut themselves off from the rest of… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I have read that, when you are writing or working on something creative, and your attention wanders, your brain is processing and… — Romesh Ranganathan Attention Copy Share Image
We've all seen comedians look like they're reaching just a little bit too much for the laugh. This is counterproductive. The conceit… — Romesh Ranganathan Comedians Copy Share Image
Usually, if I have a day to write, I will spend the first hour thinking about how I am going to structure… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
Trying to be funny is arguably the least funny thing you can do. — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
I strive for honesty because I think that's where the funniest stuff comes from. — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
I was a teacher before comedy, but it was good because no two days were the same, which this job is too. — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
It's such a privileged thing to say, but I'm still that same lazy person! — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I am not obliged to tackle racism wherever and whenever it occurs, nor am I qualified to do so. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
What I'm like with lack of sleep is that I let the devil in, so if I'm tired the slightest thing will… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
