Years ago, there was a variety theatre in every British town, and people paid to go down and see it. Comedy was the main part of the theatre, and comedians earned a living by being funny. Now you have comedy… — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
I was born in very sorry circumstances. Both of my parents were very sorry — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
Don't get me wrong: I'm overjoyed with my career to date. But perhaps I could have done more. Mostly, I just did whatever the… — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
It was smashing working with Jerry Desmonde, he was a very nice chap. — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
I was born in London, and went to school in Scotland - I used to be dead tired when I got home at night. — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
My father used to be away for months at a time, and he'd never leave any money for food, so my brother and I… — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
In fact, one was so booked out we went from March and were to go till November, but the pantomime was booked so they… — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
Most of my comedies were low on budgets - certainly by American standards. — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
My comedy is for children from three to 93. You do need a slightly childish sense of humour and if you haven't got that,… — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
I've got one idea I want to do for a film and you know I just enjoy myself doing bits and pieces. — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
I'm still constantly thinking of ideas. I don't feel 90. I think I'm about 12. — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
I used to first go on to entertain an audience. But now I go, and this is really true - I go on to… — Norman Wisdom Copy Share Image
