Alan Davies Quotes, born Alan Roger Davies on March 6, 1966, in Loughton, Essex, England, is an English stand-up comedian, writer, and actor celebrated for his whimsical humor and everyman charm. Best known for playing the title role in the BBC mystery drama Jonathan Creek (1997–2016) and as a permanent panellist on the BBC quiz show QI (2003–present), Davies blends surreal comedy with heartfelt storytelling. His memoir Just Ignore Him (2020) recounts his childhood and personal struggles, earning critical acclaim. A passionate Arsenal fan and podcast host, Davies continues to perform stand-up and appear on shows like Taskmaster. These 15 quotes—sourced from his memoir, interviews, shows, and posts on X—reflect his insights on comedy, life, and resilience, capturing his curious and comedic spirit.
15 Alan Davies Quotes
- “Laughter is the best way to break down barriers and bring people together.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “Comedy is about finding the truth and making it funny.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “Later, I imagined that the past is not behind us at all, but unseen beneath our feet. We are supported by it as we walk, sometimes balanced, sometimes not.” (Just Ignore Him, 2020)
- “I’m quite a curious person. I don’t mind being the one who doesn’t know things, a role I often play in QI.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “A foolproof plan for not getting a job—show up for your interview wearing flip flops.” (A-Z Quotes, n.d.)
- “There’s a lot to do when you’re a kid—spiders to catch, girls to poke in the eye—stuff to be getting on with.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The thing I’d really like to see is the old London Bridge, with all the old buildings around it like Shakespeare’s Globe. I’d like to walk along that. Don’t worry, I won’t get drunk and fall in.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m not a great shopper but I do buy a lot of books. I’m the publishers’ friend—I buy a hundred books a year and read four.” (InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “The principle that light can be in two places at the same time is absolutely extraordinary.” (QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “I see myself as a comic but the acting helps sell tickets for gigs.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I have come to realise that no one sees the world quite the way you do. Even with a great deal of shared experience there is always a shift of a few degrees in perspective, and no one’s pain is ever the same as yours.” (Just Ignore Him, 2020)
- “I like pubs too, but it’s hard for me to go and get proper bladdered in the way I used to. I don’t want to moan about being recognised but I do get a bit of grief sometimes.” (InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “A bambiraptor is a savage baby dear.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “The ability to laugh at ourselves is what makes us human.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “…I have set out to tell you the things you don’t know about me, in the hope that, one day perhaps, you will feel able to tell someone what they don’t know about you.” (Just Ignore Him, 2020)
Alan Davies’s quotes are a delightful mix of humor, curiosity, and raw honesty, inspiring fans to laugh at life’s quirks and share their own stories with courage. Which one’s got you ready to giggle or reflect on your past? Drop it in the comments and keep Davies’s comedic legacy thriving!
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