Watching Billy Connolly at the Hammersmith Apollo in the late 90s was a masterclass of long-form comedy. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
Comedy is a downward slicing sword sometimes, looking down and laughing at people. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
Comedy thrives on immediacy and I got fed up waiting months to find out if a radio sketch show was being commissioned. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
There are comedic rules and formulae and, while these tenets should be respected, especially by a newcomer, perversely you can still succeed… — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
I am reasonably nice-looking and have quite an expressive face, which is good for comedy. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
By the time I got to uni sketch comedy was much more fashionable than stand-up. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
It's rare that you discover something by accident that resonates with your sense of humour. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
You have to be quite aware that if you are really looking for something funny it is probably not going to happen. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
Nobody at school would have expected me to be involved in anything that might have been perceived as cool. I was trying to make… — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
I have a lack of practical skills. I can't mend anything or do anything manly; I don't understand how anything works. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
It's easy to pass judgement on someone else's racism, but what about your own? — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
I had a very happy upbringing; I love funny people and love to make them laugh. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
I've always liked science fiction as a way of commenting on ourselves and it's wrong that it is seen as less valid than other… — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
Sometimes with relationships where you work in the same job, it becomes all about the job. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
On one podcast, I attempt to antagonise and lose listeners by commentating on myself playing snooker against myself in my basement. Most people are… — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
I can't be the only one who watches 'Footloose' and hopes that John Lithgow will stop Kevin Bacon ever dancing again. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
I've run a marathon - I think that's the most surprising thing about me. — Richard Herring Copy Share Image
