Well, on a personal level, I would never want to take on a character who didnโt have some redeemable qualities. Even the worst of people, such as Michael Scott in The Office [Carellโs character in the US version of the Ricky Gervais sitcom], have some decent human qualities that you can latch onto.
Steve CarellI am happily married, and I think I was lucky that success came a little later in my life. It's difficult to handle all the attention when you are a young gun.
Steve CarellI play the baritone horn - which is like a mini tuba, and is the least sexy instrument you can choose and I generally say I donโt play one so I donโt have to acknowledge it. I also play fife.
Steve CarellActors and magicians are both performers and they represent things that are not necessarily who they are.
Steve Carell