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When I was at my height on TV, I was always busy - rehearsing, practising my impressions, learning new material. When that faded, I had to find another way to be creative. Houses were something to do instead. They saved me.

- Bobby Davro

Saved, Another, TV, Another Way

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.

- Bobby Davro

Think, Always, I Think, Insecure

I think I have minor obsessive compulsive disorder. Everything has to be tidy and just right.

- Bobby Davro

Think, I Think, Disorder, Compulsive

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.

- Bobby Davro

Young, Anymore, TV, Accepting

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.

- Bobby Davro

Big, Big Brother, Desperate, Jungle

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.

- Bobby Davro

Language, Why, Feels, Filthy

As a family comedian, it is so wonderful seeing everyone from kids through to grandparents being entertained by you.

- Bobby Davro

Wonderful, Through, Everyone, Entertained

People are always wanting to pull me up on my shortfalls. I try to battle against those and concentrate on how good things are.

- Bobby Davro

Always, Against, Wanting, Concentrate

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.

- Bobby Davro

Want, Go, TV, Conceited

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.

- Bobby Davro

My Life, Important Thing, Struggles

If I don't get eight hours, I can't function, so I'm a great believer in power naps.

- Bobby Davro

Great, Hours, Eight, Naps

The measure of success is happiness and peace of mind.

- Bobby Davro

Happiness, Mind, Measure, Success Is

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.

- Bobby Davro

Myself, Enjoy, Had, Prime-Time

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