Comedy is the most difficult thing to do. Easily the most difficult.

My favourite country is Finland because once you get to a certain point, you can drive for hours without seeing a single person. I love peace and quiet - something I don't get very often.

The saddest country I went to was Romania, years ago, during Ceausescu's rule.

I think acting is a mixture of instinct, imagination and inventiveness. All you can learn as an actor is basic technique.

I'm much softer than people think. I don't present to the world an emotional face. I'm pretty good at self-control, but I am easily moved.

I have been metal all my life, only I did not know about it. The people in this album (Charlemagne) and I, share the same values.

Once asked if he felt wearied by the constant onslaught of autograph seekers, actor Gregory Peck replied that he would be more worried when they stopped asking.