Nerves are always a big problem for me, which is why I loved doing American sitcoms. Because you know when you do the take in front of the audience that you're going to do it again afterwards. A minute after you finish, you just go and do it again. So, there's that sort of safety net. And then if you made a little mistake or two, they'll go pick it up, so there's nothing to worry about.

You don't have to be the Dalai Lama to tell people that life's about change.

Most of the bad taste I've been accused of has been generic bad taste; it's been making fun of an idea as opposed to a person.

When the target audience is American teenage kids, you can have problems. My generation prized really fine acting and writing. Sometimes you have to go back to the basic principles which underpin great visual comedy.

The Americans all love 'The Holy Grail', and the English all love 'Life Of Brian', and I'm afraid on this one, I side with the English.

For those wondering how to deal with anxiety and depression, the first thing to consider is what you're putting into your mouth.

What's the bleedin' point?