People say that I'm quite grumpy and negative on stage and that I surely can't be like that off it, but I… — Romesh Ranganathan Grumpy Copy Share Image
I have Asian friends - second generation - and I am the worst in terms of being in touch with my heritage. — Romesh Ranganathan Am Copy Share Image
I mean, my stand-up is very honest and exposing in this way. I probably carry that into everything I do. — Romesh Ranganathan Carry Copy Share Image
I strive for honesty because I think that's where the funniest stuff comes from. — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
The contrast of being in the spotlight when you're very young and then suddenly not can be really bad for your mental… — Romesh Ranganathan Bad Copy Share Image
What I'm like with lack of sleep is that I let the devil in, so if I'm tired the slightest thing will… — Romesh Ranganathan Bad Copy Share Image
My problem is that we are all listening to music in a more disposable fashion. — Romesh Ranganathan Disposable Copy Share Image
When I first started watching stand-up, I fell in love with American comedy before British comedy. — Romesh Ranganathan American Copy Share Image
I just write what I think is funny, or interesting, and hopefully everything else will take care of itself. There's no strategy… — Romesh Ranganathan Care Copy Share Image
Actually, the reason I'm a huge Arsenal fan is because when my dad moved over from Sri Lanka, he lived in north… — Romesh Ranganathan Arsenal Copy Share Image
My parents are super westernized. My mom listens to western music, my dad was like a pub landlord so he properly embraced… — Romesh Ranganathan Dad Copy Share Image
Because let's be clear about this: birthdays are for children. It's the one day of the year where they get properly spoilt… — Romesh Ranganathan Attention Copy Share Image
Sri Lanka's interpretation of western cuisine is pretty diabolical. Sri Lankan food itself is ace, however, and they bloody love a buffet.… — Romesh Ranganathan Cafe Copy Share Image
I was terrible at sport at school. I was fat, which made things slightly tougher, but it also meant that people were… — Romesh Ranganathan Fat Copy Share Image
The key to a happy marriage is myself being absent for long periods of time. My wife Leesa and I will celebrate… — Romesh Ranganathan Anniversary Copy Share Image
When my wife and I promised the rest of our lives to each other, I doubt either of us suspected that life… — Romesh Ranganathan Doubt Copy Share Image
As a young child, I loved the hugs and kisses, but I also remember getting to the age when they no longer… — Romesh Ranganathan Age Copy Share Image
Education seems to be placing increased emphasis on assessment and tracking, which means parents are terrified that if their kid doesn't exceed… — Romesh Ranganathan Class Copy Share Image
I have read that, when you are writing or working on something creative, and your attention wanders, your brain is processing and… — Romesh Ranganathan Attention Copy Share Image
I have a hip-hop podcast and get to meet all these rappers I love, so I feel very lucky. — Romesh Ranganathan Feel Copy Share Image
Trying to be funny is arguably the least funny thing you can do. — Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Copy Share Image
