When I was young, I saw some of my heroes doing it on the telly. We're talking about Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Arthur Lowe, Ian McKellan, Kenneth Williams. These were all guys telling stories to me. - Rik Mayall

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If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude - Maya Angelou

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My mom didn't write, but she loved to read. She liked books 'that made you a little nervous.' Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Peter Straub were the three wise men of our family bookshelf. - Michael Easton

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Everybody knows what Peter Crouch's strengths are and when he plays he is a handful for any side. - Chris Hughton

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The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief. - William Shakespeare

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If a guy doesn't like a funny girl, something is wrong with him. -- Bill Hader

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I think the worst thing you could ever do is label comedy. I'm a fan of the broadness of Lucille Ball, the subtlety of Peter Sellers and the oddballness of Fred Armisen and the wittiness of Marty Short. I'm a fan of all of it, and I want to do all of it. - Sean Hayes

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Back in the 1960s, I saw Peter, Paul and Mary. I was at that age, about 14, and I was mesmerized. - Lucinda Williams

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'Peter Pan' makes 'Black Watch' and 'The Bacchae' look like a walk in the park. - John Tiffany

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Dad loved movies, and I grew up with British comedy. My ultimate favourite is Peter Sellers. - Mike Myers

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