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Deayton: Curtis's Goading Led to Comedy Career
14 Jul
Summary
- Angus Deayton credits Richard Curtis for inspiring his acting career.
- They met at Oxford University in the late 1970s.
- Their early collaboration included a chart-topping parody song.
Comedian and broadcaster Angus Deayton attributes his successful career to meeting influential people, notably screenwriter Richard Curtis, during their time at Oxford University in the late 1970s. Deayton revealed that Curtis goaded him into performing on stage, an experience that ignited Deayton's interest in acting and writing, which he had never previously considered.
Their collaboration soon led to significant achievements, including a Bee Gees parody track that topped the charts in Australia and the creation of the BBC Radio 4 comedy program "Radio Active." Deayton described this as their "big break," which eventually paved the way for his 12-year tenure as the presenter of the hit show "Have I Got News For You."
Reflecting on his journey, the 70-year-old star expressed deep satisfaction with his life and career, noting that each decade has surpassed the previous one. He highlighted personal milestones, such as having a child, contributing to his positive outlook. The full episode of "The Inner Table: The Art Of Living Well" featuring Deayton's reflections will be available on July 21.
