I have always regarded Mr. Bean as a timeless, ageless character, and I would rather he be remembered as a character mostly in his 30s and 40s.

I think in many ways Johnny English is a more believable character.

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the most over-rated human being since Judas Iscariot won the A.D.31 'Best Disciple' competition.

I like to juggle with one ball at a time. Then I put the ball down and do nothing for extended periods of time.

You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest.

If you're a serious actor, it's when you know you're going to die tomorrow that you really start to feel it.

[Maigret] is more internal. I think if we made more of these I might let him out a bit.