Dawn French quotes

Dawn French is a renowned British comedian, actress, and writer, widely recognized for her work on the sketch show "French and Saunders" and the sitcom "The Vicar of Dibley." Her unique blend of wit and charm has made her a beloved figure in British comedy for decades. She continues to inspire and entertain audiences with her talent and versatility. Here are 48 of her quotes:

In actual life I am a grumpy old bag.

Dawn French

It was my father who taught me to value myself. He told me that I was uncommonly beautiful and that I was the most precious thing in his life.

Dawn French

My best friend is the most important girl, outside of family, to me. I met her when I went to college and we bonded immediately. I'd do anything for her at any time. We phone each other every day.

Dawn French

I'm not a big drinking person and hardly ever have alcohol. Perhaps it's not sweet enough for my sweet tooth.

Dawn French

That's the awful thing about dating. Tight underwear. We would all like to be in a big bra and pants and when you are in a secure relationship you can do that.

Dawn French

If I had been around when Rubens was painting, I would have been revered as a fabulous model. Kate Moss? Well, she would have been the paintbrush.

Dawn French

Im constantly astounded by how amazing women are. And as we go through all these different stages of life as long as you share them with others and say, Well, this is bloody weird, you can get through everything.

Dawn French

Any people whose lives are about the way they look, whether it's fat or thin, are in a dangerous area.

Dawn French

I keep my own personality in a cupboard under the stairs at home so that no one else can see it or nick it.

Dawn French

Other than my memory being a bit woolly and my knees being a bit creaky, I don't really think there's anything I can't do.

Dawn French

Young people need their own private places which mothers don't belong to, even if they want mother all around the edge of that.

Dawn French

Evolving into a middle-aged person is quite interesting if we can understand what it means. I would like to think it meant being a bit sure of what I want.

Dawn French

I am not, I repeat, NOT a lesbian - even though I'd like to be one when I grow up.

Dawn French

My daughter couldn't care less about me being famous. She finds it revolting and, like a lot of teenagers, is virtually allergic to me. That started at 12 and hasn't gone anywhere yet.

Dawn French

I am a kid in the dressing-up box at heart.

Dawn French

I've often said the most difficult things I have to say to people through humour. I can very quickly put someone in their place with it. But we all walk away unscathed because there's been some funnies around it, and I'll usually make sure that it comes back at me.

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Writing has become my great joy - I simply love it.

Dawn French

I think of myself now as a writer, although I wouldn't go as far as to say 'novelist' because that sounds like a Victorian person.

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I am a rubbish flirt.

Dawn French

I love it when somebody makes me laugh - it's what attracts me to people.

Dawn French

I know what it's like to struggle for cash. When I went to drama school, I worked as a chambermaid to make ends meet.

Dawn French

The person I have admired the most in comedy terms would be Eric Morecambe, who is my total hero.

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