I think being an outsider in general always helps you in comedy. I think it helps to have an outsider's eye. And so I have an outsider's voice. You know, as soon as I start talking, I don't belong here. And I think that helps in a way.

The British media is sinking down, as the American news media has lowered the bar for all of humanity. British news media is definitely trying to stoop down to that level. Everyone is stooping to the lowest common denominator.

A Southern accent is not a club in my bag.

I know I'd be an absolutely horrendous politician.

I think Americans still can't help but respond to the natural authority of this voice. Deep down they long to be told what to do by a British accent. That's why so many infomercials have British people.

When you're dealing with serious subjects, there is a pressure to be absolutely sure that you know what you're doing.

I have a green card now, but they can take that away, yeah, they can take that away at any moment. So please don't; please let me keep it.