I find it rather easy to portray a businessman. Being bland, rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me.
John CleeseBut then acting is all about faking. We're all very good at faking things that we have no competence with.
John CleeseNaturally, people's image is of a performer, but the reality of it is the writing for me has always been the most important thing and the most rewarding thing.
John CleeseNerves 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.
John Cleese