A biography for Ronnie Corbetthasn’t been written yet.
“We had a certain kind of material that was not dangerously esoteric.”
“Dad was a baker, and Mum was tied up with church and the social club.”
“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.”
“Comedy taste changes. It only changes slightly, but there's always a different angle, a different attitude.”
“I used to have a theory in my mind that if no serious move had happened before I was 38 - not 40, oddly - then I would move into management or something. Fortunately, I was offered 'The Frost Report' when I was 37, so that was a close thing, too.”
“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.”
“Our comedy was light-hearted amusement that seemingly tripped naturally off the tongue. That's why I don't think it will date.”
“Part of my style was getting into a muddle. Audiences think that's part of the act. Sometimes it might be - but you have to guess which bits.”
“I love radio and have done a little bit for years - since 'Workers' Playtime' in the 1950s. It's also a good springboard for comedians.”
“I don't want to push barriers myself. You go to see Joan Rivers to see barriers being pushed. You watch 'Little Britain' to see barriers being pushed.”
“We knew what mums, dads, and children would understand and enjoy without resentment. I don't see the requirement to upset people. You're there to entertain and please.”
“All those I admired as a young performer had a calmness to their comedy.”
“I have had the most spoiled golfing life.”