Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy James Hardy was an English comedian. Born and raised in Hampshire, Hardy studied at the University of Southampton and began his stand-up career in the 1980s, going on to win the Perrier Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1988. He is best known for his appearances on radio panel shows such as the News Quiz and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Farnborough
- Educated at
- University of SouthamptonFarnham CollegeFarnham Grammar School
- Awards
- 🏆 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"If you just took everyone in the BNP and everyone who votes for them and shot them in the back of the head, there would be a brighter future for us all."
"Why don't they just accept that life is sad and cheer up it's not forever."
"It seems a shallow observation, but… the Tory Conference are not an attractive lot, are they? I mean, if all those people were born in the same village, you'd blame pollution, wouldn't you?"
"It was developing countries where people are more cheery, wasn't it? ... Well, because when people are materially disadvantaged, maybe they're more optimistic, because they know that their destiny's n…"
"It is a stupid observation, but the Labour Party are not an smart lot, are they? I mean, if all those people were born in the same town, you would blame bad parenting, wouldn't you all?"
"All socialists have bad backs because we slouch — except when we’re watching the news when we sit on the edge of our seats, shout, and wave our arms. Generally we sit hunched, arms crossed in a judgem…"
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Timeline
1961
Born
Birth2019
Died
Death
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