I actually started working on Madagascar before my daughter was born.

You have to stay in character in between takes.

I have not been an easygoing guy. I think it's called bipolar manic depression. I've got a rich history of that in my family.

It's great to work with the people who make you laugh and who are funnier than I am.

I don't devalue comedy as compared to drama. Not one bit.

There's an old saying in Hollywood: It's not the length of your film, it's how you use it.

It's important that we came here, just to touch base here in this great country... When I was about 16 I came with my dad for a couple of weeks and had a great time and I've wanted to come back, it's been way too long. So, I'm very happy to be here and I want to come back longer with the rest of my family.