I thought comedians were the funny guy in the common room, not understanding that the flaws in my personality were actually the… — James Acaster Comedians Copy Share Image
I thought, 'Anyone can make up a lie, but making the truth funny is really hard.' But I actually had more problems… — James Acaster Funny Copy Share Image
You can play a gig as a band and not know that they hated you; with standup, after every line, you know. — James Acaster Copy Share Image
If people are coming to see me because they like what I do on 'Mock the Week,' that's great because they are… — James Acaster Being Copy Share Image
I'm almost able to be more honest by lying. By making everything up, I'm able to say what I really want to. — James Acaster Copy Share Image
I got left for Mr. Bean. I found out a year after we split up. I opened the newspaper and there was… — 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… — 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… — James Acaster Comedian Copy Share Image