My parents spent an awful lot of money sending me to the best possible schools, and I came out of my exams and thought, 'I don't really want to do a degree.' I did philosophy with the Jesuits for about… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
There's more to life than passing exams, and paper qualifications can only take you so far. A lot depends on luck, and on being in the right place at the right time, which was certainly true in my case. — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
Oh, I'm a great believer in the power of the pause. Radio is a bit brasher now. My style was slower. I just used… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
My father was always slightly bemused by my success. Although he knew that I had reasonable intelligence, he always thought that I was a… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
"I'm glad there's been so much laughter in the audience tonight." "But they're not laughing with you. They're laughing at you." — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
A couple of years before he died, I kissed my father goodbye. He said, 'Son, you haven't kissed me since you were a little… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
I've always had an unsentimental view. I don't think the BBC is my auntie. I worked there for years, and you learn that they… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
I've no patience for people who say they never watch television. It's a great way to keep in touch with popular culture, and it's… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
I get a lot of letters from people saying, 'How do I get into radio, how do I get into telly?' and I wish… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
I have great fun with the Togs - Terry's Old Geezers and Gals. They're a group that formed around me over the years of… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
Age, they say, is only important if you're cheese. or a wine. They also say, if you are stuck behind one on a golf… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
I will never do 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' There are certain things you'll do that you have some control over,… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
I'm asked to do 'Strictly Come Dancing' on a regular basis, but I always say no. — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
A talk show is about having a look at a famous face, a bit of stand-up comedy, knockabout stuff - an interview is what… — Terry Wogan Copy Share Image
