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David Walliams is a British comedian and author, born on August 20, 1971. Known for his unique sense of humor and imaginative storytelling, he has written several popular children's books.

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Famous David Walliams Quotes

“I've noticed that once you leave London you do kind of become a bit more famous. People in London are a bit too cool for school. It's not so unusual to see someone from London in the street. But outside of London people are a bit more excited to see you and come out and support you.”

People Kind School Bits Support Streets Excited London Unusual Support You Too Cool

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“I think comedy is a bit more international than people credit. I happily watch lots of American shows and American comedy films. If I did a list of the top 10 comedy films in Britain, there's no sense that it would probably be different than yours.”

People Thinking Different Film Comedy

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“I think most people that do comedy write for themselves. I don't think there is any other way you can do it, really. Otherwise it would be quite cynical.”

People Thinking Writing Comedy Cynical You Can Do It

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“I think all those rules are boring. About what people can and can't wear. Surely everyone should be able to wear whatever they like?”

People Thinking Should Able Boring

Book:The World of David Walliams 4 Book Collection (The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny)

Source: The World of David Walliams 4 Book Collection (The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny)

“Sometimes you meet people who can't swim. And I always think: 'Oh my God, that's extraordinary.' For me, it's always been a treat I just feel really happy in the water.”

People Thinking Feels Sometimes Water Treats Extraordinary Swim Really Happy

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“Social satire has been around since people have been around.”

People Has Beens Social Satire

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“People think writing a children's book is something you could do in an afternoon but it's actually really hard.”

People Thinking Writing Children Book Hard Afternoon Children's Books

Author:David Walliams

About the Author

Born: August 20, 1971
Known for: Comedian
Quotes: 63

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Camp DavidRelated source material

Gangsta GrannyRelated source material

The World of David Walliams 4 Book Collection (The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny)Related source material

The World of David Walliams: 6 Book Collection (The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny, Ratburger, Demon Dentist) PLUS Exclusive ExtrasRelated source material

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