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 CarellChildren are very smart, in their own stupid way. A child's brain is like a sponge, and you know how smart sponges are.
Steve CarellYou know what Disneyland is known for? The Big Turkey Leg. People walk around with enormous deep-fried turkey legs. Like little kids, three-year-old kids eating these five-pound turkey legs.
Steve CarellMy wife is way funnier than I am. As much as I don't really feel I share a sense of humour with my family, I definitely share one with her - we find the same things funny.
Steve CarellPeople know where romantic comedies are going. It's not brain surgery to figure out the end of a romantic comedy.
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