"People in that crowd want to make poverty history, but NOT if they have to pay for it themselves" ā Ben Elton From Ben Elton Comedian Added on 1/31/2026 About Ben Elton Ben Elton is a British comedian, writer, and director known for stand-up, television comedy, and stage productions. He has created and written influential comedy series and West End musicals. Born: 1959-05-03 View all quotes from Ben Elton