Early Life
O'Leary was born in Colchester, Essex, England to Wexford-born Irish parents Sean and Marie. He is "extremely proud" of his Irish roots and he carries an Irish passport. He attended primary school in Marks Tey and later St Benedict's Catholic College in Colchester, graduating with two General Certificates of Secondary Education, and Colchester Sixth Form College.
O'Leary studied at Middlesex University, achieving a degree in Media and Television with Politics. He achieved a 2:2. Whilst at Middlesex University he developed an interest in comedy and was involved in various gigs in the students' union. He was also a member of the university's chess society.
Read more about this topic: Dermot O'Leary
Famous quotes containing the words early and/or life:
“In the course of twenty crowded years one parts with many illusions. I did not wish to lose the early ones. Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again.”
—Willa Cather (1873–1947)
“I was by degrees awakened as from a dream, and feared that my whole life could properly be counted nothing else but a fantastic vision.”
—Sarah Fielding (1710–1768)