As a comic, you are trying to please people in some way - to make them laugh. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, you never knew whether people were being serious or not. There was a lot of nodding and… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Where I come from people are very deadpan with a dry humour that I suppose rubbed off on me. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
As a comedian, you can't tell people that they're wrong or that they're stupid. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Marriage is when two people are joined together to become one desperately boring person. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I suppose British people generally, probably have very stereotypical notions about the Irish that go back to Victorian times. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I think making a documentary gets you out and about more, with people. With stand-up, you're talking at people. With documentaries you're… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I think Irish people pride themselves on being at the forefront of technological industries, things like the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, all… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
My mother tells me I regaled people with stories but I don't remember that. And she disputes the idea that I might… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Irish people are still very prickly about Catholic Church. Despite all the scandals and cover-ups that have rocked the church, you can… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I was able to tour successfully and attract a fairly wide audience, but it was hard to assert myself as a stand-up… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Getting up in front of the toughest crowds, you know, playing pubs in South Armagh - where people didn't necessarily even know… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
When you grow up in a border area of Ireland, people are very wary and cagy and keep their head down at… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
People pay far too much attention to the television and they're quite literal in some ways. At the beginning, when I was playing very… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I have a certain sympathy with politicians having lived with one. I've seen how no matter how earnest or driven or energetic they are,… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
There is something restless and curious about the Irish. Like everybody else, we want to make money and make our way in the world… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
If you expect a kick in the balls and you get a slap in the face, it's a victory. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
People love authenticity in comedy and, coming from a region, you get a very strong sense of place. They can place you straight away,… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
They were always my favourite scenes working with Don Warrington. He's such a brilliant actor, he has such a presence, you don't have to… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Marriage is when two people are joined together to become one desperately boring person. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I listen to WTF with Marc Maron, although I'm getting annoyed with him, he's a bit too intrusive and fawning. But he's done some… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
My mother tells me I regaled people with stories but I don't remember that. And she disputes the idea that I might be chronically… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
