The only difference between a comedian and someone else? We need to make people laugh more. Greg Davies More Quotes by Greg Davies More Quotes From Greg Davies Love at first sight is probably for stupid people, but maybe I'm just cynical. Greg Davies stupid-peoplestupidlovepeople Every time I travel, I'm in a rage until I reach my destination. I find myself shouting at suitcases, as if it's their fault that I'm an inefficient packer. I've also learnt that whenever you despair of humanity and start thinking that you hate people - as I frequently do - you only have to travel to realise that people are basically all right. Greg Davies myselfyoutimepeople I grew up in Shropshire, but I was born in Wales. There was a hospital seven miles away, but my dad drove 45 miles over the Welsh border so I could play rugby for Wales. But as a skinny asthmatic, I was only ever good at swimming. Greg Davies hospitalgoodswimmingdad If you want something badly enough, you go for it. Greg Davies goyouenoughwant If you're funny and working in education, I think the perception is that you're either inspirational or awful. So which was I? I suppose that depends on who you talk to. Greg Davies youeducationinspirationalfunny Some of my friends in this business have received awful online abuse, but I've so far pretty much avoided it - and I've largely avoided meeting hideous people in the street. Most people tend to be charming. Greg Davies streetfriendsbusinesspeople The state of the world petrifies me as much as it does everyone else at the moment. Anyone who comes to my show expecting incisive political analysis will be deeply disappointed. Greg Davies memomentpoliticalworld Every time I wrote a school scene, I thought of that drama studio, because that's where I was a bit lost at sea. Greg Davies thoughtseatimeschool When I was 17, my dad was teaching in the States. He hired an A-Team-style van, and we drove all over. My resounding memory of it was that we saw all these wonderful places but that my sister and I were being horrible, sulky teenagers. Greg Davies memorybeingsisterdad I have no desire to work my adrenal glands any harder than necessary. I like lazing around; it's pretty important to my well-being. But I also get bored, so that's when my culture-vulturing kicks in. Greg Davies boredimportantdesirework I'm 6ft 8in, so I feel like I've got full body thrombosis about five hours in if I'm flying in economy. Greg Davies feellikeflyingbody I don't watch an awful lot of television. It's a very strange thing, and I don't know a lot of people who work in telly who watch a lot of it. Greg Davies knowworkpeopletelevision I would say the more significant factor of my starting late is that I developed a sufficiently thick skin to be able to - just about - handle the knocks that a fledgling comedian takes. Greg Davies skinsaymorelate It's a strange old thing, but I think an awful lot of 'Inbetweeners' fans still don't realise I'm a stand-up. Greg Davies oldthinkstrangefans I love what I'm doing and will continue to do it, and there's nothing you can do to stop me. Greg Davies nothingmeyoulove I've politely declined a few reality-type things but generally have been asked to do things that I'd enjoy. I'll be doing less in the new year so I can get some writing done. Greg Davies newenjoyi-canwriting I came into comedy to make people laugh. If the fact that I can't stop eating Hobnobs in any way helps, I'm happy to celebrate that. Greg Davies laughcelebratehappypeople 'Man Down''s my absolute priority. If they give me another series, I'll throw everything into it because I really like the characters. But after that, I'll certainly be getting back on stage because I haven't done a proper gig for two years. Which is ridiculous for someone who loves it so much. Greg Davies someonebackmeman As soon as I get the chance, I'll be back spouting nonsense on the microphone. Greg Davies getbacknonsensechance Myself and some kids on our estate became obsessed with the creation of the ultimate go-kart. This ambition culminated in the creation of a six-man super-cart, which was essentially a plank of wood with four wheels, and a failed attempt to jump a tributary of the River Severn powered only by Rex, our dog. Greg Davies rivermyselfambitiondog
