It's a wonder he was able to sit down long enough to write an autobiography, lol! I am going to try and read it because I was touched by the little speech he gave during his encore(s). He spoke about starting out and what it was like and compared it with how things were now. He seemed overcome and really humbled by it all. I don't think he could have faked that and he was incredibly emotional.
Yes his autobiography is just about that -how he started off and his childhood it's very funny and parts I laughed out loud at but after each of his 3 gigs I've been to see he is always very humble and almost cannot believe you are there to see him-bless him
Lee always seems such a genuine guy. I think he has been very effected by the death of his friend and long term manager. Hopefully a long break might recharge his batteries. I think he's one of the good guys, and I wish him well.
Unfortunately, too much. Wisdom just annoyed me with his slap-dash fall-about humour. Evans is even worse, so much so I would want to be paid quite a large sum to see him perform.
Mr Grimsdale would be sad to hear this news, on the plus side cleaners across the country working in theater's and arena's are pleased to learn they'll no longer have to mop up 40 pints of sweat after one of Norman's performances. And no, I'm not a fan.
Pretty shocked to read he's 50...thought he was much younger.:o
Never found him that funny personally, but he's always given me the impression of being a thoroughly nice bloke...wish him all the best for the future.
Perhaps he can reprise his role of Malcolm the scientist in DOCTOR WHO again sometime soon. If he's got any children they might love a look round the sets while he's filming. Especially the TARDIS!
Now this I'd like to see...he was brilliant as Malcolm!:D
I forgot about Lees role as Malcolm -he was fab playing him,with Unit in Doctor Who more and more yes it would be great to see him in this role again 👍
Not surprised he's feeling worn out. I feel tired just watching him perform seeing the amount of energy he puts into it. Perhaps he'll do more acting? He's pretty good at that too.
Lee Evans must have been making an absolute fortune to be able to retire from comedy. He's only 50 according to Wikipedia. Yep, he must be extremely financially secure to be able to retire at 50.
Lee Evans must have been making an absolute fortune to be able to retire from comedy. He's only 50 according to Wikipedia. Yep, he must be extremely financially secure to be able to retire at 50.
In this article it stated he made £11 million in 2011 so the man is likely pretty wedged if that's anything to go by
He is a very talented comic one of the best in the industry. This was a moment of genius even if you don't find is style that funny it is just amazing to watch him at work.
I saw the interview he did and he just wants to spend more time at home. Perhaps he got to reaching 50 and thought perhaps it is about the quality of life. I think he is right you have the money surely it makes sense to sit back and enjoy it with the family. Lord knows it must have been hard on him over the years working away on tours and film sets.
Nothing good ever lasts i suppose. A brilliant comedian, the best ever in my opinion. He actually makes me laugh unlike these new "Comedians" in recent years. It's a shame he is calling it a day.
The only reason he is retiring is because he has lost 12 stone via sweating on stage and is actually on the verge of dying from dehydration.
Running around like a **** is not comedy, imo at least.
Alas, announcing your retirement is one way to boost sales of your 'live' DVD...
I don't get how someone can say thank god, Lee Evans isn't one of those comedians who is in your face every 5 minutes on TV. He's not on every TV comedy panel, he stays relatively quiet and makes his money by doing his shows, which sell out every time.
He's easily avoidable, so I don't see why anyone would be thankful that he's retiring.
Any ways i'm going to see him live next week for the first time in Cardiff and I cant wait.
Agreed. Overall (also taking into account his musical and acting ability) I'd say he's easily one of the most talented comedians this country has ever produced - certainly of the last 30 years. And even if you don't like him, he's worked extremely hard throughout his career, isn't shoved down our throats and unlike some of his peers (*cough* Manford *cough*) is a devoted family man. He's the type of man this country should be celebrating, IMO.
I'm a huge fan myself and think he's going out still at the top of his game. Monsters is outstanding. I completely understand his need to step back and spend more time with his family. Addison Cresswell's death last year seems to have helped him to arrive at his decision. I'll be surprised if he stays retired permanently, though. He must have great trouble just sitting still He does have music as an outlet, though, so that should help.
I like Lee Evans a lot. He seems like a genuinely nice guy too. I managed to see him on his Roadrunner tour and he spent about three quarters of an hour afterwards shaking hands and thanking people for coming to the show.
He's quitting for the right reasons. Seems like a proper family person.
Having see Lee twice I am gutted tabout Lee take a break from comedy. I first heard the news on MarkMeets though it was only when Lee was interveiwed by Chris Evans on BBC2 did I realise why.
Having spent 20+ years working solidly, he wants to enjoy what he has missed the most...his family.
With tens of millions in the bank, why not try something new?
He hasn't been funny for years. I watched one of his big shows on TV recently and couldn't believe how bad he was. Basically no material just a lot of swearing and embellishing stuff with the facial gurning and exaggerated physical stuff. Really poor. A shame, as he was brilliant when he first came on the scene.
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Yes his autobiography is just about that -how he started off and his childhood it's very funny and parts I laughed out loud at but after each of his 3 gigs I've been to see he is always very humble and almost cannot believe you are there to see him-bless him
I like him.
Unfortunately, too much. Wisdom just annoyed me with his slap-dash fall-about humour. Evans is even worse, so much so I would want to be paid quite a large sum to see him perform.
Norman?
Wisdom. An anology.
He'll pop up on Midsommer Murders and Last Of The Summer Wine
Never found him that funny personally, but he's always given me the impression of being a thoroughly nice bloke...wish him all the best for the future.
Now this I'd like to see...he was brilliant as Malcolm!:D
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2299933/Lee-Evans-I-bullied-I-went-kids-teachers--I-easy-target.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQdT3XfRCTM
I saw the interview he did and he just wants to spend more time at home. Perhaps he got to reaching 50 and thought perhaps it is about the quality of life. I think he is right you have the money surely it makes sense to sit back and enjoy it with the family. Lord knows it must have been hard on him over the years working away on tours and film sets.
The only reason he is retiring is because he has lost 12 stone via sweating on stage and is actually on the verge of dying from dehydration.
Running around like a **** is not comedy, imo at least.
Alas, announcing your retirement is one way to boost sales of your 'live' DVD...
He'd need to be capable of time travel to get a slot in there, what with it having finished in 2010 and all!
Agreed. Overall (also taking into account his musical and acting ability) I'd say he's easily one of the most talented comedians this country has ever produced - certainly of the last 30 years. And even if you don't like him, he's worked extremely hard throughout his career, isn't shoved down our throats and unlike some of his peers (*cough* Manford *cough*) is a devoted family man. He's the type of man this country should be celebrating, IMO.
I'm a huge fan myself and think he's going out still at the top of his game. Monsters is outstanding. I completely understand his need to step back and spend more time with his family. Addison Cresswell's death last year seems to have helped him to arrive at his decision. I'll be surprised if he stays retired permanently, though. He must have great trouble just sitting still
That'll be the revived LOSW, in twenty years, with Frankie Boyle and Dave Williams as Evans' co-stars.
He's quitting for the right reasons. Seems like a proper family person.
Having spent 20+ years working solidly, he wants to enjoy what he has missed the most...his family.
With tens of millions in the bank, why not try something new?