Welcome to the world of Anne Hegerty quotes, where wit meets wisdom and intellect intertwines with humor. Anne Hegerty, renowned as one of the formidable minds on television’s The Chase, is not just a quiz genius but also a source of remarkable insights and memorable quips. With her sharp intellect and quick wit, Anne has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, captivating them with her knowledge and charm.
From the depths of trivia to the peaks of pop culture, Anne Hegerty’s quotes reflect a keen understanding of the world around her. Whether she’s delivering a clever comeback or sharing profound observations, her words resonate with audiences of all ages. Through her appearances on screen and her engagements off-camera, Anne has proven herself to be more than just a quizmaster; she’s a beacon of inspiration and entertainment for countless fans.
It’s taken me a long time to work out what people are thinking and what they’re expecting. I am naturally solitary, and I’m comfortable with that. Anne Hegerty
I was a pretty good academic proofreader, I just wasn’t good at keeping up with the paperwork. Anne Hegerty
Never say never, I find I get claustrophobic in a relationship. Anne Hegerty
Any group that can be livened up by Mensa must be pretty much dead! Anne Hegerty
I am pretty sedentary and I spend most of my time sitting on my bum reading things on the internet! It will do me good to have to exercise a little bit more. Anne Hegerty
My father claimed I could read before I went to school. I sucked up knowledge and read the Children’s Britannica Encyclopaedia from cover to cover when I was eight. Anne Hegerty
I was struggling, I was hungry, I was a freelance copy editor but had very little work. Anne Hegerty
Back then, people thought if you could talk you didn’t have autism. I was just seen as this slightly odd child. I saw another therapist aged 12, and another in my early 30s. Anne Hegerty
For a long time I wasn’t allowed to be anything but ‘The Governess’ when I went on TV, even if I went on a talk show I had to be in costume. I mean guys, I own clothes! Anne Hegerty
I don’t know where I’d be without ‘The Chase’, it changed my life. Anne Hegerty
As an adult I’ve developed better social skills; I know how to do a conversation, I know how to do a party. I find them wearying, though, and I like that in lockdown no one expects me to go to them. Anne Hegerty
I got on the quizzing circuit, that’s how I heard about the existence of ‘The Chase’. Anne Hegerty
I didn’t set out to be liked – everyone’s supposed to be terrified of me. I’m surprised by the amount of viewers who want the Chaser to win! Anne Hegerty
On New Year’s Day 2008 I had two bailiffs turn up on my doorstep and because I had so little income I had not been paying bills, and I respect the concept of paying bills, I’m very much in favour of it, I just couldn’t quite get it together. Anne Hegerty
I was the world’s worst Brownie and Girl Guide and I never did camping. Anne Hegerty
I still get attracted to people but having a relationship isn’t fair on the other person. Anne Hegerty
When you’ve grown up always knowing that there’s something that seemed to be different about you from most people – and not being able to understand until my mid-forties that what we were talking about here was autism – I’ve had to learn an awful let about myself and what I can and can’t do and what I can or can’t cope with. Anne Hegerty
I sort of managed to establish in my life that relationships aren’t really a thing I can handle. Anne Hegerty
My filthy little secret is that I’ve always wanted to be famous and I don’t get nervous being on TV. Anne Hegerty
It took years of psychotherapy before I even considered dating. I lost weight, replaced my glasses with contact lenses and felt a lot more confident. But I find it really hard to hold down a relationship. Anne Hegerty
I would take vouchers, do sums in my head just to get some eggs and bread or a tin of cheap Irish stew. I’d be starving and want two tins but couldn’t afford it. The poorer you are the hungrier you feel. Anne Hegerty
Just by chance, I happened to meet someone who told me there was a high level quizzing circuit. Anne Hegerty
I had to go to Asda, it’s the best supermarket if you’re poor as they have a good basic range, Sainsbury’s is for rich, posh people. Anne Hegerty
