Miranda Hart
Miranda Hart
Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke, known professionally as Miranda Hart or sometimes referred to mononymously as Miranda, is an English actress and comedian. Following drama training at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Hart began writing material for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and making small appearances in various British sitcoms including Hyperdrive and Not Going Out...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth14 December 1972
CityTorquay, England
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I'm not saying writing comedy's brain surgery, but there is a certain pressure to it. It's the equivalent of doing homework that's going to end up on national television.
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I'm not particularly into the formal, political side of faith, although I am spiritual and I do have a faith. But 'Strictly Come Dancing' is my religion.
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In my head, I have the most sensational singing voice. I perform concerts to thousands in the shower. The reality is I can hold a tune. The dream is a West End musical one day - no, really!
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I know there are fewer women comics, and I think there'll continue to be an inherent sexism in many industries, comedy being one, just because things do take a while to evolve. Things are changing, but it's going to take time. I accept this rather than getting angry about it.
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The main reason I got into comedy was in the hope that I could make a few people laugh and feel better about life, and the fact that I do that is quite overwhelming, really.
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Pessimism is my default setting.
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About me - I used to want to be a P.E. teacher, and kind of still do.
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My mum said to me once years ago, which really spurred me on, 'You're the funniest person I know'. I loved that.
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Everyone - particularly my female friends I speak to - all say 'I wouldn't be in my twenties again if I was paid.' It's a difficult time.
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My Dear Reader Chum, a very hearty hello to you. What an honour and privilege it is to have you perusing my written word.
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I never admitted what I wanted to do for a career to anyone until I was 26. I wish I'd piped up at 18.
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If I did better... I'd be God.
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Life is a series of embarrassing moments which leave you feeling alone in your confusion and shame
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I only really and truly fully relax on my own. Give me a sun lounger, a pool and a sea view, and I'm happy.