First of all, to defend my work, I had to believe that I am doing a totally silly, stupid, innocent comedy.

I tell you, in my opinion, the cornerstone of democracy is free press - that's the cornerstone.

First of all, to defend my work, I had to believe that I am doing a totally silly, stupid, innocent comedy.

Well, listen, you know, the Czech saying is, you know, when you are drowning you are grabbing even a little twig. That's what all Czechs were doing, grabbing for... with the hope for this little twig.

People must not think that all bad in man which is unleashed, the moment you impose censorship disappears from man.

For me, speaking is work. It's not like when you breathe.

Because I just loved to spend two years of my life in the company of Andy Kaufman and other characters.