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I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

- Jasper Carrott
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Jasper Carrott
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I learned a lot about human nature. So much, in fact, that human nature will be my specialist subject on 'Mastermind'.

I learned a lot about human nature. So much, in fact, that human nature will be my specialist subject on 'Mastermind'.

My real name is Bob Davis, but for some reason, I got the name Jasper while playing football at the local rec when I was nine years old, and it just stuck. Years later, when someone asked 'Jasper who?' I just said 'Carrott' - but I have no idea why I came out with that particular word.

My heart was always in my mouth when I started on a new routine.

I started to develop my comedy skills when I became resident singer at the Boggery Folk Club in Solihull. My career blossomed from there, and I became a big draw on the folk-club circuit.

I was never the class clown, and I've no idea where the comedy came from.

When I hit the scene, there was Billy Connolly and Max Boyce. It was all mother-in-law and Irish jokes, and we broke the mould. Now there are thousands of comedians out there, and I don't think I can be above it all.

After leaving school, I got a job in a department store not dissimilar to Grace Bros in 'Are You Being Served?'

I have realised that my time has come and gone. I'm not bitter, just a realist.

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I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.

I have that working class fear of having nothing. I've always got one eye on what's in the bank.