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I think Georges Feydeau said comedy is just tragedy speeded up.


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You are exposing yourself all the time as an actor. There's the risk of being thought of as bad or boring or unattractive.



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So far I haven't really been prominent enough to get critical attention focused on me. So, of course, I fully expect bad reviews, but I will be wracked with misery as a result.



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I want any excuse to come home. My dad is not a spring chicken any more. If anyone says, 'Go buy a postage stamp in London,' I'll go and do it.



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Breakfast is my favorite meal. I cook a big one for everyone - bacon and eggs. I own a lot of eggcups.



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51st State was one that I loved doing because the character was so out there, and in a way I was sad to leave the character behind. I'm afraid I could never be that cool in real life!





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