The Maigret stories are all very different in terms of the content and the way that the stories are told. They're not what I would call formulaic.

I'm not a collector. I don't like the toy cupboard syndrome that causes so many good cars to evaporate.

Nope, I don't enjoy work generally. Not because I'm lazy; it's just all so stressful and worrying.

Mr. Bean is at his best when he is not using words, but I am equally at home in both verbal and nonverbal expression.

Of course, some would say if you have a performing inclination, then you should become a lawyer. That's a platform we use, or a priest. You know, anywhere you lecture and pontificate to people.

To criticise a person for their race is a manifestly irrational and ridiculous. But to criticise their religion - that is a right. That is a freedom.

I love both [Johnny English and James Bond] actually. The action sequences are really exciting because you're getting to work with some brilliant crew and do some great stuff but you always get some magic when you're working with actors.