Academic Quote by David Baddiel

“An academic is what I would have been if I hadn't been successful as a comedian. I've never had a proper job.”

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It was definitely a challenging upbringing. My parents were by no means perfect.

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Fame is a silly thing that makes your life absurd.

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All of my children's books are attempts to tap into what I believe to be children's, and to some extent human beings', fantasies.

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I had probably never met a non-Jew until the age of 12.

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I'm not saying Jews should only play Jews... I personally think actors should be allowed to act.

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Most people who know me well say I am almost autistically myself. I like to never change.

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