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Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American television host, comedian, and actor. He is the host of both the syndicated game show Celebrity Name Game , for which he has won two Daytime Emmy Awards, and of Join or Die with Craig Ferguson on History. He was also the host of the CBS late-night talk show The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson . In 2017 he released a show with his wife Megan, entitled Couples Thinkers. It ran for 6 episodes from October 9th, 2017. It is available on YouTube on GANT.

After starting his career in Britain with music, comedy and theatre, Ferguson moved to the United States where he appeared in the role of Nigel Wick on the ABC sitcom The Drew Carey Show . He has written and starred in three films, directing one of them, and has appeared in several others, including several voice-over roles for animations. Ferguson has also written two books: Between the Bridge and the River, a novel, and American on Purpose, a memoir. He was naturalised as a United States citizen in 2008.

✵ 17. May 1962  •  Other names کریق فرقوسن
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Craig Ferguson Quotes

“[referring to himself] Where's the Scottish Conan guy?”

Craig Ferguson

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“…best night of my life.”

Craig Ferguson

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“Evil does not question itself. Only Hope questions itself.”

Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River

Between the Bridge and the River (2006)

“[reading an email] "Dear Craig, … are your letters written by your writers?" No. "Does this make me one of your writers?" (ponders) Yes. "Why haven't I been paid?"”

Craig Ferguson

Because you're one of my writers!
2009-04-03 broadcast
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“By the way, _____ was a name I used to dance under.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "By the way…" variations

“I don't like my politicians entertaining me and I don't like my entertainers politicianing [sic] me.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“Welcome back, my naughty monkeys.”

Craig Ferguson

whipcrack
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "Welcome Back" variations
Variant: Welcome back, my frisky badgers

“Clive Barker: It's an excuse to look at my groin.
Craig Ferguson: I'm European - I don't need an excuse.”

Craig Ferguson

Off-topic discussion about Clive Barker's pants.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“[referring to a suggestive comment aimed at the audience] You too, ladies.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“[to camera] Excuse me for just a second. [walks off-camera, to studio audience] Shut up!”

Craig Ferguson

2009-05-15 broadcast
The audience had collectively went "Aw…", expressing disappointment.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“He's German so he's Herr Ball. Herr Ball. His movies are so bad, cats choke when they hear his name.”

Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“That's here on CBS, where the 'C' stands for 'Classy' and the 'BS' speaks for itself.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“"Whaa, I'm Brad Pitt. I'll crush you." [audience laughs] "With my hand!"”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“[in reference to a two-word comment from a guest] …I used to dance under that name.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“I can't live by your rules, man!”

Craig Ferguson

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“Kids: If a bear is wearing a ranger hat, it's because he ate the ranger!”

Craig Ferguson

On Smokey Bear
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“I enjoy bathing, as many Europeans don't.”

Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“Welcome back, my filthy pigeons.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "Welcome Back" variations

“Get well soon, Castro. [pause] Actually, no, don't; die, you bastard!”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“[After the doorbell rings, right before Secretariat appears] Who's that at the door?!”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“Welcome back, my cheeky wee monkeys.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "Welcome Back" variations

“Nothing says romance like hobos, martyrs and decapitations.”

Craig Ferguson

On the creation of St. Valentine's Day. (14 February 2010)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“You die alone in your house, and your cat will eat you.”

Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“[The Secretariat horse character reveals his true identity, and it happens to be Bob Newhart. ]
Craig: Bob Newhart! What are you doing here?
Bob Newhart: Hey, Craig; it's your dream!”

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During the final episode, the ending of the classic sitcom Newhart was spoofed here; Craig, in his role as Nigel Wick from The Drew Carey Show, wakes up next to Drew and discovers his entire stint as host of the Late Late Show was all a bad dream.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“[with a fist-shake] Take that, ____.”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated

“I dont know how to add things to my own wikipedia page.”

Craig Ferguson

25 Feb 2011
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)

“By the way, there's a place on Hollywood Boulevard where you can get a _____ for twenty bucks.”

Craig Ferguson

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "By the way…" variations

“Welcome back to the big show where (at this point, he references something from earlier in the show)”

Craig Ferguson

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "Welcome Back" variations

“Always laugh second.”

Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River

Between the Bridge and the River (2006)

“Remind you of anyone?”

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated