Most comedians want to be the architect of their own embarrassment. They have horrible self-esteem issues. I would rather push myself into the mud. I don't want to be pushed into the mud. I think that is probably true. I think most people struggle with self-acceptance. But comedians get a chance to self externalize.
Mike MyersDad was in the British Army and my mom was in the Royal Air Force, so both of my parents believed in discipline.
Mike MyersI love making comedy. I never stopped loving it. I will continue to love it and I can't believe that I get to do it.
Mike MyersComedy. It was just huge in my house. Peter Sellers and Alec Guinness, Monty Python and all those James Bond movies were highly regarded.
Mike MyersWhen I graduated from high school, I got accepted to York University, Fine Arts film program.
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