David Walliams quotes

David Walliams is a British actor, comedian, and author, widely recognized for his work on television and in children's literature. His partnership with Matt Lucas led to the creation of the hit comedy series "Little Britain." He has also gained acclaim as a judge on talent shows and for his bestselling books. Here are 55 of his quotes:

I don't know what I'll be like when I'm 60. I already have the traits of a retired gentleman. (David Walliams)

All human life can be found in an airport.

David Walliams

I was quite fat as a kid. And swimming is a sport you can enjoy whatever size you are. If you're fat, running is a pain. I'm not really built for running.

David Walliams

I just want to be happy, have kids, enjoy my life, help others and create some good work.

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I was the kind of person who got bullied and loved the attention of it.

David Walliams

I was depressed as a child. I found it hard to make friends. My favourite thing was locking myself in the bathroom and practising comedy routines.

David Walliams

I thrive off the company of others, I love being sociable.

David Walliams

Children's books are often seen as the poor relation of literature. But children are just as demanding as adult readers, if not more so. I should know. I'm a children's writer myself.

David Walliams

It was impossible to sleep. Anxiety stopped me from falling asleep; depression woke me up.

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I would recommend that anyone who wants to do comedy on TV to do radio first.

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I have a pathological fear of being on my own. When I'm with my own thoughts, I start to unravel myself, and I start to think really dark thoughts, self-destructive thoughts. (David Walliams)

Social satire has been around since people have been around.

David Walliams

Reality always outstrips fiction. Whatever you make up, something more incredible always pops up in real life.

David Walliams

When you are doing endurance swimming you just need to take in as many carbs as possible to put on as much weight as you can. Basically you can eat whatever you want, which can be quite fun. Everything is guilt-free.

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We sit in a room for months trying to think of funny things.

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I have always liked shows that have laughter in them.

David Walliams

I don't have a lot to share with other men. My heart sinks when I get into a taxi and someone starts talking to me about football.

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I know somebody from university who's called Phil Collins, and I think there's something terribly unfortunate about sharing a name with somebody who either is famous or becomes famous.

David Walliams

TV has lost a lot of its self-confidence as its power has been eroded by the internet.

David Walliams

I don't get recognized much, and am very happy with that. The fans I have met have all been delightful.

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It's easier not to make a particular joke in case it offends. But every joke will offend someone, and I've always believed that the audience is bigger than one person. The danger is that things will become bland. (David Walliams)

I don't think comedy is necessarily an attack. It's finding humour in life. I don't think if you're making a joke about something you're automatically demeaning it.

David Walliams

I've noticed that once you leave London you do kind of become a bit more famous. People in London are a bit too cool for school. It's not so unusual to see someone from London in the street. But outside of London people are a bit more excited to see you and come out and support you.

David Walliams

When I was a child I devoured every book I could get my hands on. I loved losing myself in colourful and dramatic stories - and my absolute favourite was 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.' Everything about it electrified me, and when I re-read Roald Dahl's books as an adult it surprised me.

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People think writing a children's book is something you could do in an afternoon but it's actually really hard.

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David Walliams

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Occupation: British Actor
Born: August 20, 1971
Quotes count: 55

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