My family is all obsessed with comedy. I grew up watching a lot of comedy in the house. I used to watch Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy with my dad. But my mom is more into slapstick stuff. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
My parents are super westernized. My mom listens to western music, my dad was like a pub landlord so he properly embraced English life. But the truth is they both came from tiny villages in Sri Lanka. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
Years later, when I was working as a trolley wally in a supermarket, I tackled the boredom by talking to the customers in as… — Romesh Ranganathan 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 offered me… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
It's much easier for the vegan to remain at home and do their own Christmas dinner. That way, you can enjoy your food without… — Romesh Ranganathan 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 known to… — 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 you an… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I don't believe in make-or-break moments in your life. If you screw something up, it can knock you down, but that only means you'll… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I will admit to being slightly embarrassed that I am getting tattoos relatively late in life. Tattoos are meant to be something you get… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
New Year's resolutions have always been something to beat myself up with by the second week of January. It seems perverse to set yourself… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
I worry about my children, actually. I'm trying to give them a decent upbringing but I sometimes worry that that means they're going to… — Romesh Ranganathan 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 so disgusted… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
Our house was repossessed and we lived in a B&B until we got a council house. It was a struggle, but Mum just got… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
