ITV and the production company contacted me and asked if I fancied playing the role [of Maigret]. It took me a long time to decide to do it. In fact, I decided not to. I thought about it for some weeks, and thought 'perhaps not' and it went away for a while, and then it sort of came back. They said 'Are you sure you don't want to play him?', so I thought about it for a lot longer again, and eventually decided that I would.
Rowan AtkinsonBut I always feel that whatever I do, I could do better. I suppose it is perfectionism.
Rowan AtkinsonI have always regarded Mr. Bean as a timeless, ageless character, and I would rather he be remembered as a character mostly in his 30s and 40s.
Rowan AtkinsonLord, thy one-liners are as good as thy tricks. Thou art indeed an all-round family entertainer.
Rowan AtkinsonNope, I don't enjoy work generally. Not because I'm lazy; it's just all so stressful and worrying.
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