John Cleese once told me he'd do anything for money. So I offered him a pound to shut up, and he took it.

John Cleese once told me he'd do anything for money. So I offered him a pound to shut up, and he took it.

Executives do not on the whole do well with comedy. They can't understand it, they can't read it, they can't spot it.

I like the idea of being out there regularly with an audience and with a funny gang of people. That's what I grew up with - doing television, doing shows every week.

The dreadful thing about getting older is you cry at the drop of a hat.

I used to collect Persian rugs and real estate - you should be able to walk on and live in your money. I had to give up the rugs because I'm allergic to mould.

I never pay any attention to figures.