Jack Dee
Jack Dee
James Andrew Innes "Jack" Deeis an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his sarcasm and deadpan humour. He is well known in the United Kingdom for writing and starring in the sitcom Lead Balloon and hosting the panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. He has also been a team captain on Shooting Stars and hosted Jack Dee: Live at the Apollo, which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2006. He also presented The Jack Dee Show,...
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth24 September 1961
hurt fighting people
I really hated fighting people and hurting them, but felt unable to stop.
taken doors years
In my local newspaper, they had this advert: 'please look after your neighbours in the cold weather'. I live next door to this 84-year-old woman, and do you know, not once has she come round to see if I'm all right. The lazy cow hasn't even taken her milk in for a fortnight.
children people tourists
People who are pro smacking children say, 'It's the only language they understand.' You could apply that to tourists.
weekend murder my-friends
One of my friends went on a murder weekend, now he is doing life for it.
character what-if spleen
My character, Rick Spleen, is a what-if version of me, really, where nothing did quite turn out right and everything else is still around the corner.
character acting roles
Whenever you're in any acting role you are mortgaging your own character.
real laughing people
And people are intrigued if I really am as grumpy in real life. People feel a bit let down if I'm laughing or smiling.
thinking people cautiousness
I think it is more a cautiousness that protects me from enthusiasm about things. I tend not to get excited. People perceive it as a scowl, which is fair enough.