When we hold a World Championship for a particular sport, we invite teams from other countries to play as well.

My hovercraft is full of eels.

I find it rather easy to portray a businessman. Being bland, rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me.

Michael Palin decided to give up on his considerable comedy talents to make those dreadfully tedious travel shows. Have you ever tried to watch one?

I think there are so many activities going on, like mountaineering. You know, you would pay good money not to have to do that, and yet there are people racing out who want to spend their spare time clambering up rocks.

I think that I feel an indignation when I don't understand something.

If you wish to kill yourself but lack the courage to, I think a visit to Palmerston North will do the trick.