[And on going from character to leading actor] I don't approach anything differently; I just approach it as a character. I'm always astounded at the fact that I've ever played a leading character in anything [Laughs]. And my wife concurs with that, frankly. She always thought I would be, at best, the wacky neighbor on a sitcom, so this is all just a surprise and a joy.
Steve CarellI've always enjoyed watching characters that aren't aware that they're doing anything funny. And I think that inherently makes them funnier.
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 CarellMy parents had a certain resolve to them that I donโt see as so prevalent today. Through good times and bad, they were committed to one another. Their relationship wasnโt something to be constantly examined or picked apart.
Steve CarellLike most people, I have painful memories of trying to fit in as a child. I wore, said, and did pretty much what everyone else did.
Steve Carell