Top 10 Quotes by Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood (1953–2016) was a celebrated British comedian, actress, singer, and writer. Renowned for her sharp wit and observational humor, she became a beloved figure in British entertainment. Wood wrote and starred in numerous television shows, including the iconic "Victoria Wood As Seen on TV" and the sitcom "Dinnerladies." She was also known for her stand-up comedy, often incorporating musical performances. Her work earned her multiple awards, including BAFTAs. Wood's ability to capture the nuances of everyday life and her talent for creating memorable characters made her a pioneer for women in comedy. She passed away in 2016, leaving a lasting legacy.

Top 10 Quotes by Victoria Wood

1. "Honestly, who has sex on Christmas morning?" "The Dalai Lama!" "Well he must peel his sprouts the night before."
— Victoria Wood

2. "For a person with a full sex life, she's done a heck of a lot of tapestries."
— Victoria Wood

3. "I've had my share of gynaecological gyp. I still can't polka without wincing, but we're spunky in Cheadle, we totter on."
— Victoria Wood

4. "I never speak behind people's backs. If I've anything nasty to say, I pop it on a postcard."
— Victoria Wood

5. "Monday, I thought I was having an early menopause." "And were you?" "No, the dog had been beggaring about with the thermostat."
— Victoria Wood

6. "I'm Valerie, Lady Charleson. I'm Knightsbridge, I'm grooming, I'm camisoles. I can't be seen to have a blood relative with a Lancashire accent and a dirty laugh."
— Victoria Wood

7. "Claire Rayner: She's so nice and sympathetic and understanding, you just want to smack her in the face with a broccoli quiche."
— Victoria Wood

8. "Jogging is for people who aren't intelligent enough to watch television."
— Victoria Wood

9. "Radio killed variety and TV killed radio, and the internet will kill television and it will go on and on."
— Victoria Wood

10. "Do you do sugar free muesli?" "No. This is a canteen, not a ground sheet at Glastonbury."
— Victoria Wood