Rik Mayall quotes

Rik Mayall was an English actor, comedian, and writer famous for his anarchic, energetic comedy style. His work in television shows like "The Young Ones" and "Bottom" made him a legend of British comedy. He is celebrated for his bold performances and lasting influence on alternative comedy. Here are 11 of his quotes:

Other people get moody in their forties and fifties - men get the male menopause. I missed the whole thing. I was just really happy. (Rik Mayall)
I had a very happy childhood, happy teenage years and I was famous by the time I was 22. A charmed life. View quote
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I was brought up to be a good boy and proud of myself so I suppress all the things about me that are bad. View quote
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On stage you can group 200 people together and scare them or embarrass them or whatever. You can't do that on TV. You have to use the conventions, that's why Kevin [Turvey] works so well. View quote
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Insanity is a very high art form. If everyone was insane, I wouldn't be here! View quote
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I don't have moments of weakness. I'm Rik Mayall. View quote
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It's difficult for me, to look into eyes of a journalist and trust him to present it as you say. View quote
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I once walked to school in my underpants and a soggy shoe because my shoe flew off into the river when I tried kicking a ball. My brother retrieved it, but then demanded my trousers, because his were soaked. View quote
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I can be gloriously stupid, but if it helps to divert peoples attentions from the grimness of life, I'm happy. View quote
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I've always had live audiences. View quote
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Luckily, I was spared bullying, although one kid at school, Dobson, always used to tease me about my surname. He'd say: "Look, it's Fe-Mayall!” One time he wouldn't stop and I thought "I'm going to have to hit him”. So I belted him and he lost his two front teeth, broke his nose and ended up in hospital. I was never picked on again after that! (Rik Mayall)