If people leave the house wanting to see a comedian, they want to see someone speak out for themselves and share true… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
Until you get left for Mr. Bean, you don't realise how frequently he pops up. There's a shop two streets from my house that… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
Ross Noble at the Leicester De Montfort Hall on his Randomist tour - it's the only time I've hurt from laughing at a standup… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
Because such a massive part of stand-up is trying and failing first, I'm not putting as much pressure on. Just going out and doing… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
Everyone was wearing jeans, so I started wearing slacks. I'd walk on, and people would laugh before I got to the mic because I… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
I'd say I get heckled quite a lot because I look quite like an easy target. If you're an alpha-male and you think you've… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
I'd decided to write about stuff that I would like to hear standup about. — James Acaster Copy Share Image
The Rock was one of my favourite comedy characters growing up, and I still think he is. Mainly because he took himself so seriously… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
I think I can draw both a mainstream audience and an alternative audience to my shows. I also have the ability to disappoint both. — James Acaster Copy Share Image
And that, ladies and gentlemen, sums up the Fringe. Spend a year spitting your guts out writing a show, and people forget your name… — James Acaster Copy Share Image
