Ronnie Barker was a man whom I thought more deserving of a knighthood than me. — David Jason Barker Copy Share Image
I'm happier being out of the limelight, at home with the family. — David Jason Being Copy Share Image
When I made my first decision, come hell or high water, that I would try to be a professional actor, I was… — David Jason Actor Copy Share Image
While I've got my health and fitness, I'm available... except for panto, of course. Too bloody much like hard work. — David Jason Exercise Copy Share Image
It's very nice to meet people who just get on, work hard, and don't have things handed to them. — David Jason Copy Share Image
A couple of years ago, I bought my own helicopter, a Robinson R44. I use it occasionally to fly myself to sets… — David Jason Business Copy Share Image
I deliberately decided not to go on Twitter. I've read about how much stress it can cause. I don't think it's healthy. — David Jason Copy Share Image
I have a yellow labrador, Tuffy, and a little rescue dog, Bella, who is the boss. — David Jason Animal Copy Share Image
When I was a lad, my parents and all their equivalents never lusted after other people's riches or success. — David Jason Father Copy Share Image
I will continue to entertain the great British public. Because that is what I love doing. — David Jason British Copy Share Image
When you had just three and then four channels, I could always find something that was watchable because the standard of TV… — David Jason Copy Share Image
I think 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' in particular is very good, though I do find that perhaps the language is a bit strong… — David Jason Family Copy Share Image
My parents, Arthur and Olwen, were honest, working-class people who raised my brother Arthur, sister June, and me with the values of… — David Jason Brother Copy Share Image
It has taken a lot of persuasion for me to take part in an official documentary about 'Only Fools and Horses.' But,… — David Jason Documentary Copy Share Image
In 1977, while I was performing in a play in Cardiff, a friend introduced me to a striking redhead called Myfanwy Talog,… — David Jason Appearances Copy Share Image
The first series of 'Open All Hours' came and went without much fanfare because the BBC, in its almighty wisdom, put it… — David Jason Copy Share Image
We seem to have lost our British sense of humour. It's a great shame. We have to be so careful nowadays; we… — David Jason British Copy Share Image
We were taught fortitude by our parents, who had gone through the war. Being a child then was fun. We could go… — David Jason Children Copy Share Image
I've been approached to do reality shows, but even though the fees are very, very attractive, I always say no because money… — David Jason Copy Share Image
Working on 'Open All Hours' had some unexpected perks, not least the attractions of the canteen at the BBC's rehearsal studios in… — David Jason Canteen Copy Share Image
I joined an amateur drama group as a teenager, fell in love with theatre, and it totally changed my life. — David Jason Actor Copy Share Image
I always wanted to fly. When I was in theatre, I used to go up on Dunstable Downs on my day off… — David Jason Day Copy Share Image
On 'EastEnders' everyone's bitter, angry. Where are the wonderful characters that I lived with, who could find humour even in the lowest… — David Jason Angry Copy Share Image
How do I feel about being called a national treasure? I think it's marvellous if that's people's opinion. But I'd rather have… — David Jason Being Copy Share Image
'House Of Cards' with Kevin Spacey - I love how it portrays humans in power as just like the rest of us… — David Jason Copy Share Image
In this business, you have to have what they call an idiotic determination to succeed. — David Jason Business Copy Share Image
When you're young, for God's sake, get out and try everything in terms of a career. Or go abroad, meet people. — David Jason Career Copy Share Image
One of the reasons that I needed to become an actor was that I didn't have any self-confidence. — David Jason Actor Copy Share Image
That's humour - doing what funny people have done since comedy began without being edgy and pushing boundaries. — David Jason Comedy Copy Share Image
My father used to say, 'What the hell are you listening to? Put that bloody rubbish off.' And it was The Beatles. — David Jason Beatles Copy Share Image
I want to encourage young people to get up off the sofa and get out there - as long as you want… — David Jason Copy Share Image
People ask me if I am thinking of retiring. Well, it doesn't occur to me. Different day, different challenge, different way. Lovely… — David Jason Day Copy Share Image
If I want to go out to a restaurant with some friends, I'm more than happy that we go in under the… — David Jason Evening Copy Share Image
You can't make people enjoy what you're doing unless you're enjoying it yourself. — David Jason Copy Share Image
I am thrilled to be taking part in 'Hogfather.' I am a huge fan of Terry Pratchett's books, and to play the… — David Jason Books Copy Share Image
I enjoy the work; I just don't like the glamour side of it. I find that very difficult to handle. — David Jason Copy Share Image
Missing out on 'Monty Python' was a real blow at the time. I sometimes wonder how things would have been different if… — David Jason Copy Share Image
For me, the making of a documentary to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was an intensely personal journey.… — David Jason Anniversary Copy Share Image
