The next time someone is critical of you, just take a moment to consider their life. Then smile to yourself.

People have let me down in the past. I've loved something, and it's become a disgrace. I'd rather start again.

Be happy. It really annoys negative people.

I don't think it matters if there is a god or not. I've met people who believe in God that are good and that are bad. And I've met people who don't believe in God that are good and that are bad. So, just be good. I'm good. Not cos I think I'll go to heaven but because when I do something bad, I feel bad. And when I do something good, I feel good.

I remember one review of The Office Christmas Special that compared it unfavourably to Dickens. What? You're saying I'm not as good as the greatest storyteller ever. Boo! Boo! I think I can live with that.

I remember the first check I got for 'The Office,' and it made me feel sad. It ruined it. ... Because there was sort of a nobility in poverty.

Of all the disciplines involved in making anything - TV, film or anything I do - the writing is the most valuable commodity.