“If you are a stand-up you can hone your material over successive performances, based on the audience response. Changing a single word or altering the pace or emphasis can make a previously failed witticism work.”

English comedian and writer

Richard Herring is an English comedian and writer, known for his work in British comedy, including the double act Lee and Herring. He has 100 quotes on the site. His early career included performing as part of Lee and Herring, a partnership that helped establish his profile in comedy. He has also worked as a writer, and The British Theatre Guide has described him as “one of the leading hidden masters of modern British comedy.”