English - Actor | September 13, 1958 -
The measure of success is happiness and peace of mind.
Bobby Davro
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Of course it was difficult accepting the change in TV trends. It all ended quite early for me. I was in my mid-30s, and I hadn't achieved everything I wanted. There's nothing on TV for people like me anymore. All they want are new young faces.
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People are always wanting to pull me up on my shortfalls. I try to battle against those and concentrate on how good things are.
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As a family comedian, it is so wonderful seeing everyone from kids through to grandparents being entertained by you.
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When work is going well, your home life struggles and vice versa. If my kids are OK - that is the most important thing. I strive for balance in my life, though.
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If I don't get eight hours, I can't function, so I'm a great believer in power naps.
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Even when I had a run of successful prime-time shows, I couldn't sit down and enjoy my success. I would beat myself up and scrutinise everything. I'm a natural-born worrier.
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Despite my confidence and self-belief, I've always wrestled with feelings of insecurity. To be honest, I think most people in show business are insecure.
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I'm too old to be humiliated on reality shows, and I don't want to look desperate. You won't see me on 'Big Brother' or in the jungle.
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I want to go on TV to perform. I'm not conceited, but I am good at what I do. It's just the vehicles are not there anymore.
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Too much comedy is filthy these days. There's nothing they won't say. I like Jimmy Carr, but I don't like the language he uses. I don't understand why he feels it necessary; I find it extremely offensive.
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I think I have minor obsessive compulsive disorder. Everything has to be tidy and just right.
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