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There are many comics around who don't really have a feel for comedy. They can say outrageous things, have clever thoughts, and deliver some funny angles. But they are not genuinely funny.

~Ronnie Corbett

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In the old days, if you topped the bill one evening, you'd do 22 minutes maximum, and if you overstepped and did 27 one night, you'd get a knock on the door telling you it wasn't acceptable.

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Doing things like 'Extras' and 'Little Britain' keeps me in with the youngsters.

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The really funny moments you notice throughout your life are very seldom generated by one person telling a joke.

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David Frost plucked me from the nightclubs.

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We had brilliant writers on our shows, and I do think that 'The Two Ronnies' has stood the test of time. It was certainly the greatest fun to do.

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I have not survived 50 years in showbusiness by being Mr. Nice. If you are weak, this business eats you up.

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When I'm stopped in the street, people want to talk about 'The Two Ronnies' and the sketches we did.

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Dad was a baker, and Mum was tied up with church and the social club.

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My father instilled attention to detail and a sense of duty and responsibility.

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Biography

Nationality: Scottish

Type: Comedian

Born: December 4th, 1930

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