“Sometimes they would just pay me to stay home and not do anything else, which sounds fantastic but doesn't do much for your ego. Its probably a little like getting alimony-the money is nice but has a nasty aftertaste.”

Scottish and American actor, comedian, writer and television host

Craig Ferguson is a Scottish and American actor, comedian, writer and television host. He is known for hosting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS from 2005 to 2014, and for winning a Peabody Award for his 2009 interview with South African archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has worked across comedy, writing, acting, and television presenting. He is also the host of Scrabble on The CW Network, which began in 2026.