I like broad comedy. If I had an idea tomorrow for a film that was all slapstick and broad comedy, and it was an idea that interested me, I would not hesitate to do it because I enjoy watching these kinds of film.

If you aren't failing every now and then, you're probably playing it too safe.

Reality may not be the best of all possible worlds, but it's still the only place where you can get a decent steak.

I can make films. And some of them come out good, and some of them come out better, and some of them come out worse. But I've been very lucky over the years to be able to sustain the length of career that I've had.

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But it was I - yes I - who discovered the link between excessive masturbation and entry into politics!

Life is full of moments that are good - winning a lottery, seeing a beautiful woman, a great dinner - but the whole thing is tragic. It's an oasis that is very pleasant.