50+ David Walliams Quotes On Reading, Comedy And Satire

David Walliams is a British actor, comedian, author and television presenter. He is best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the sketch comedy show Little Britain and for his work on the BBC One panel show, Would I Lie to You? He has also written and starred in several television shows, including Big School and Come Fly With Me. Following is our collection on famous quotes by David Walliams on reading, comedy, satire.

Top 10 David Walliams Quotes

1. I'm terribly attention-seeking. It's very different once you get all this attention, though. Because then you want to control it. And you can't exactly.
2. All you can do in this life is follow your dreams. Otherwise you're just wasting your time.
3. I thrive off the company of others, I love being sociable.
4. I was the kind of person who got bullied and loved the attention of it.
5. I've just swum the length of the Thames. I feel quite tired.
6. 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.
7. It was impossible to sleep. Anxiety stopped me from falling asleep; depression woke me up.
8. We sit in a room for months trying to think of funny things.
9. I just want to be happy, have kids, enjoy my life, help others and create some good work.
10. 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 Short Quotes

• All human life can be found in an airport.
• We've got 12-year-old boys dressing up as transvestites.
• I haven't traditionally been a family entertainer.
• I can't see why anyone would want to be in politics because you get so much criticism.
• I am a huge fan of 'Doctor Who.'
• Social satire has been around since people have been around.
• I love wearing drag.
• I have always liked shows that have laughter in them.
• TV has lost a lot of its self-confidence as its power has been eroded by the internet.
• It's strange how sometimes you can be so happy it goes all the way round to sadness.

David Walliams Quotes About Comedy

I think most people that do comedy write for themselves. I don't think there is any other way you can do it, really. Otherwise it would be quite cynical. — David Walliams

I don't have a fear factor. Well, not much of one. And I'm willing to risk quite a lot - as a comedian, you're always risking a lot. You're risking failure, especially if you're improvising and going on TV shows trying to make comedy out of thin air. That is quite a risky business. — 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 would recommend that anyone who wants to do comedy on TV to do radio first. — David Walliams

I think comedy is a bit more international than people credit. I happily watch lots of American shows and American comedy films. If I did a list of the top 10 comedy films in Britain, there's no sense that it would probably be different than yours. — David Walliams

David Walliams Famous Quotes And Sayings

The most used piece of kit in my kitchen is my saucepan. I use it every morning to cook my porridge in. The least used piece of equipment? I'd say a food mixer. I've never used it, I don't really know what they're for. — 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. — David Walliams

I had a very happy childhood, but I wasn't that happy a child. I liked being alone and creating characters and voices. I think that's when your creativity is developed, when you're young. I liked the world of the imagination because it was an easy place to go to. — David Walliams

I love telling stories. I love the intimacy between the writer and reader. When you write sketches it's over in two minutes. When you write a book the characters have to have a bit of emotional depth. — David Walliams

I know some of my parents' friends think 'Little Britain' is in incredibly poor taste. But swimming the Channel? You can't really say anything negative about that, can you? There's nothing better than making your parents happy. The glee on my father's face that day was amazing. — 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. — 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

I used to have a silk dressing gown an uncle bought in Japan and when I came downstairs in it, my dad used to call me Davinia. There was never embarrassment about that kind of thing. My sister used to dress me up a lot. She thought I was a little doll. — David Walliams

It was very exciting to see Alan Sugar, so I think I've peaked with excitement for the evening, because I'm a massive Apprentice fan. — David Walliams

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

A bully can only make you feel bad about yourself if you let 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. — David Walliams

It's important when you're married not to forget those things you used to do when you were trying to get her to marry you. You can't send flowers and buy gifts then, when you're married, say, 'Right, get my tea on'. That doesn't go down well. So you've got to keep that level of interest going. — David Walliams

No more watching that show Small England or whatever it's called where those two idiots dress up as 'laydees'. It's a bad influence. — David Walliams

Definitely I love women, I love being around women, I find them incredible and intoxicating, and I've never had that feeling I get with women with a man. — David Walliams

There's something about being a comedian that means you have to not be scared of failing because failing is part of the process. — David Walliams

I haven't put much effort into my personal life and blithely believe it will turn out all right in the end. — David Walliams

American culture is kind of an international culture, isn't it? British culture is a bit more unique. I think funny things are sort of funny around the world, really. — David Walliams

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

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

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

In Britain, a cup of tea is the answer to every problem. Fallen off your bicycle? Nice cup of tea. Your house has been destroyed by a meteorite? Nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Your entire family has been eaten by a Tyrannosaurus Rex that has travelled through a space/time portal? Nice cup of tea and a piece of cake. Possibly a savoury option would be welcome here too, for example a Scotch egg or a sausage roll. — David Walliams

I think all those rules are boring. About what people can and can't wear. Surely everyone should be able to wear whatever they like? — David Walliams

Writing for radio really focuses the mind, because you can't rely on thinking "Oh, just pull a funny face at the end of this sketch." You've got to try to work on the words. — David Walliams

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

Life Lessons by David Walliams

1. David Walliams has shown us that hard work and dedication can lead to success, as he has achieved a great deal in his career as an actor, writer and comedian.
2. His willingness to take risks and try new things has enabled him to create new and exciting projects, inspiring us to be brave and take chances.
3. His ability to make people laugh and bring joy to others is a reminder to us all that we can make a positive impact on the world, no matter how small.