“Most jokes are based on surprise. They take advantage of a confusion of language, or a twist in logic, or a contradiction of some perceived truth, or sometimes just saying something so shocking and offensive that the audience will gasp and then (hopefully) guffaw.”

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.”