Quotes About Rowan Atkinson

I'm sure that a French production of this [Maigret series] would be different. For better or worse, who's to say, but probably not very good for 8 o'clock on ITV.

I would return to the Blackadder character if the opportunity came up. I have no qualms about that at all.

I have always regarded Mr. Bean as a timeless, ageless character, and I would rather he be remembered as a character mostly in his 30s and 40s.

When I grew up, one of comedy idols was Rowan Atkinson, who of course is Mr. Bean and uses physical comedy. Same with Jim Carrey. Both of those guys. And Peter Sellers. Most of my comedy idols are physical comics.

My personal problem is that I take the business of film-making so seriously that I find it very difficult to relax.

To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom.

Look, if I'd wanted a lecture on the rights of man, I'd have gone to bed with Martin Luther.