"The harder you work, the luckier you get" is true in all things.

I'm not an alcoholic, I am freedom fighter against the teetotal taliban.

Louis Pasteur, the great scientist, said "chance favours the prepared mind", which is a posh way of saying 'do your homework', but it's an excellent piece of advice.

It's a weight problem isn't it; you can't wait for lunch.

Actually, when you're doing something you love, even when you're busy and it's hectic you don't feel the need to relax. I never used to take holidays and it would upset ex-wives and girlfriends, but working has me in a better mood than doing nothing.

I read a lot. I spend of lot time thinking. It actually looks like I'm doing nothing, but... hanging out with clever and interesting people is a must if you're writing comedy, like hanging out with a good bass player when you're a drummer.

Our cheeky sidekick. We're like a motorcycle and sidecar.