I would never be a television presenter. It's not something I could ever do.

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

I think I have an inner confidence that my tastes are pretty simple, that what I find funny finds a wide audience. I'm not particularly intellectual or clever or minority-focused in my creative instincts. And I'm certainly not aware of suppressing more sophisticated ambitions.

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.

But generally speaking, I tend to be quiet and introspective.

I'm more critical of the films I make than anyone else.

Marketing is what gets you noticed.