Whatever talent I had, I'm sure it helped that my parents were in the business and that I grew up around actors, comedians and directors.

I studied Tom Cruise running in all the Mission Impossibles. I think he's one of the best screen runners.

As a kid I had dreams about being successful, thinking it would be cool. Then, when I was in my 20s, I really thought I had it much more figured out than I do now.

Jim Carrey, a comic genius, has a harder time overcoming the public's desire for him to be funny simply because he's so good at it.

I've had a very good career and I'm grateful that the public has had some level of acceptance and appreciation of my work.

There's a sense here in L.A. that everybody's aware of everybody all the time. It's funny but we choose it. People who are here want to be here, including me.

I have a lot of nervous energy. Work is my best way of channelling that into something productive unless I want to wind up assaulting the postman or gardener.