“I'll never forget my first experience of swede. It was at school and I thought I was getting mashed potato. I've never got over it.” FirstsSchoolForgetOver ItNever ForgetPotatoesMashed Potatoes Author:Paul Merton
“In 1987, I was in Edinburgh doing my first one-man show. I took part in a kickabout with some fellow comedians and tripped over my trousers and heard this cracking sound in my leg. A couple of days later I went into a coma and was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.” MenFirstsShowsSoundHeardCoupleFellowsLegsComedianOne ManTrousersComaEdinburgh Author:Paul Merton
“On my first day in New York a guy asked me if I knew where Central Park was. When I told him I didn't, he said: Do you mind if I mug you here?” IfsMindFirstsSaidGuyNew YorkHumorousParksNew DayMugCentral Park Author:Paul Merton
“I've never been disappointed by politicians. I've never invested that much in them in the first place.” FirstsPoliticianDisappointed Author:Paul Merton