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
role-models comedian roles
If I've inadvertently become some sort of role model for failed comedians, then it's really backfired very badly on me.
comedian mixing needs
I love mixing with comedians when I'm working with them, but when I'm not I don't feel the need to hang around with them.
way fitting assets
In many ways, not fitting in has been a comedic asset and a comedic resource.
swimming feet bricks
In particular, I found praying very disturbing, like swimming with bricks tied to your feet. And yet I was drawn to it constantly.
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.
kids thinking elderly
But I like going to church. If you've been brought up in the Church of England, it feels like visiting an elderly relative. And I think it's important that part of the kids' education is knowing about the Bible.
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.
comedian comedy
I was so keen to become a comedian that actually doing the comedy itself almost came second.
excited wells
Maybe I fear things going wrong so much that I pre-empt them by not getting excited about them when they appear to be. going well.
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.
years wish done
Depression is something that has always figured in my life but now I'm dealing with it. I wish I'd done this years ago because it's been really helpful.
clever hate thinking
I hate people who think it's clever to take drugs... like custom officers.
law two three
Make lots of money. Enjoy the work. Operate within the law. Choose any two of three