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I feel non-stop Brit shame!
I would never heckle someone. That's why I think I'm so interested in someone that would.
I'm British; pessimism is my wheelhouse.
I've said yes to everything that Jon Stewart has asked me to do. That's been a pretty good career decision, I think.
It really helps a comedian to be an outsider.
It's exciting to have a role in anything that's Claymation, just because you're always intrigued by what a clay wizard version of... →
People are friendlier in New York than London.
Politicians don't really bring up religion in England.
There is no greater anesthetic than sport.
You can write jokes at any point of the day. Jokes are not that hard to write, or they shouldn't be when it is literally your job.
I do one accent - my own. I can make it louder or quieter. That is the sum total of my vocal range. I thought I could do an American accent until I... →
There is so much cross-pollination between the U.S. and Britain in terms of comedians. British TV comedies work well in the U.S. American stand-ups... →
Here in America, people come out to see what they've known you to do. In England, it's like everyone comes out to tell you exactly how well... →