A television chat show is light entertainment, so it is trivial by its very nature. It is hardly the place to get people to reveal their innermost thoughts. Then it becomes sensationalism, and you lower yourself to the level of… — 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
