It's the thing that you do well that brings you to prominence. The very thing that brings you to success can also be like a curse, because then people think that's all you can do

Jim Carrey is a consummate actor and professional. He comes on set, knows his lines and knows his moves

It is really hard to do comedy; it takes a lot of energy and focus. It's rather like music: It's a lot of hitting notes precisely

It's the thing that you do well that brings you to prominence. The very thing that brings you to success can also be like a curse, because then people think that's all you can do

I wish I didn't have to live up to anything.

Why put it on if you're not going to strut?

You are always damned by things that you do well as an actor.