John Oliver
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
You're just ticking all the boxes.
And then?
So then, yeah, I went to the building, like auditioned for Jon.
It wasn't on in England, but I knew of him.
It was very much the gold standard for me of what –
political comedy in the world could be.
Even back then in 2006, despite not being on TV in England, its presence and influence was still felt.
So I was thrilled just to see it.
So then I'd read a chat, one of those green screen chats.
Exactly.
And they said, when could you start?
I live in England, so I don't have anything here.
And I was supposed to be doing the Edinburgh Festival.
that summer.
So I went back to England, picked up two bags full of stuff, and then came back here in July of 2006.
And I've barely been back since.
Okay, okay.
Thank you for clarifying.
Thank you for clarifying.
He's not saying Chipping Norton, a village.