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Discover the thoughtful Quotes of Arthur Smith, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history. Motivational Quotes of Arthur Smith
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Arthur Smith

When I was eight or nine, I wrote a new version of ‘Peter Pan’ for the school play. They didn’t use it – I imagine it was unperformable – but as recompense for not doing my script, I was offered any role, and instinctively went for Captain Hook. I came on trying to be terrifying, but everyone laughed at me.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

I read ‘Crime and Punishment’ years ago and don’t recall the details of it, but I do retain a strong sense of the creeping paranoia and panic.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

Every generation of children has its private hero.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

Someone once described me as the Zelig of comedy, and I think I know what he means.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

I am 54 and age is slowly writing itself on my face.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

Sky and clouds and trees and little figures relaxing in the perfect rural rhythm of their surroundings: these are the staples of a Gainsborough landscape.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

When synchronised swimming first appeared on TV, we laughed very heartily, and I, for one, applauded the decision to introduce humour into the Olympics.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

The outfits come and go but there is a constant that I like about the catwalk model: the snotty expression.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

My sister-in-law believes that few narratives are so tightly constructed that you can’t skip boring bits and still keep abreast of what’s going on.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

I’m an armchair kind of guy, especially when it’s raining, which it always is and always will be.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

Global warming, the ongoing destruction of the planet, Third World debt, the uselessness of the railways, the takeover by the corporations, the scary George Bush person: all these things are important and should be animating me into outrage. Yet somehow they do not.

– Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

The Bible has no doubt had much influence in its time, but it provides very few laughs. None, in fact.

– Arthur Smith

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