[Merchant says he'd like to see them have a go at drama.] In five years' time, ... the only place I want to be is in a room with Steve Merchant, working on a new project. |
a friend first, and a boss second, entertainer third. |
As long as they keep the important themes -- a job, work, a boss going through a mid-life crisis, trying to make a difference, being stuck somewhere you do not necessarily want to be. |
Because it was couched in realism, I think people recognized things. The more you understand something, I think the more you can enjoy it. |
Brent was essentially an idiot who wasn't that bad but just wanted to be popular, ... whereas Andy has a different theme: The world owes him a living. |
But it's the press perception of him we played with, ... Les isn't a sad, lonely man. Through no fault of his own, he became a whipping boy. |
He was born smart, and he can't let it go. He'd rather make a joke than listen. He's clever, but he hasn't applied it as well as some other people. |
He'll be alright. |
He's self-aware, he's a lot more confident, |
I don't know. I suppose I grew up wishing I was an American Jew for the comedy and the one-liners. 'The Sunshine Boys' is one of my favorite films And maybe a bit of liberation, knowing that if I said it in American people would know what I meant. So I was trying on my language skills. |
I don't want to use up my cachet, the number of times my fat face is on telly. |
I suppose I grew up wishing I was an American Jew for the comedy and the one-liners. ... actress who does a Holocaust movie because, as she explains, it's a surefire way to finally win an Oscar. |
I want to do a radio show where I can say what I want, when I want and that's free for anybody who can be bothered to listen. |
I'm a flawed character. I'm good at that. ... I'm your man. If you want John Wayne, forget it. |
I'm from a little place called England ... We used to run the world before you. |