Tommy Cooper
Thomas Frederick Cooper (19 March 1921 – 15 April 1984) was a Welsh prop comedian and magician who specialised in magic tricks that appeared to fail and habitually wore a red fez when performing.
Quotes
[edit]- Just like that!
- Catchphrase, quoted in "Tommy Cooper: Man who made us laugh just like that" Express.co (16 December 2018)
Quotes about
[edit]- I am delighted to be unveiling a statue which will commemorate not just one of my heroes, but one of the greatest comics of all time.
- Anthony Hopkins, quoted in "Tommy Cooper statue unveiled - just like that" The Guardian (24 February 2008)