Bob Monkhouse
Robert Alan Monkhouse was an English comedian, television presenter, writer and actor. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout.
Background
- Born in
- Beckenham
- Educated at
- Dulwich CollegeDulwich Prep & Senior
- Awards
- 🏆 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"I was a born club comic. Radio and TV and stage were fine, but I found my real home in cabaret."
"People who hadn't noticed me, or who had written me off as a game show host, started to reassess me. There were people who hadn't seen me as a stand-up artist and liked it. Suddenly I was in fashion a…"
"Although I have always loved the noise of laughter, I really can't fear the coming of quiet. As for funerals, I rather like them. Such nice things are always said about the deceased, I feel sad that t…"
"The last time I was in Spain I got through six Jeffrey Archer novels. I must remember to take enough toilet paper next time."
"I've always known that I polarise opinion. Some people respond with enthusiasm and affection. In others, I awaken a lot of hostility."
"I'll never stop working. I want to die in the saddle. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative."
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Timeline
1928
Born
Birth2003
Died
Death
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