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I would literally do anything for Richard Curtis. Anything.

The irony is that we're really good at comedy in Britain, but for some reason, we make very few comedy films. And when we do, they're either quite American in style, or very Richard Curtis. And I like Richard Curtis, but I think only Richard Curtis should write Richard Curtis films, and other people should try and find their own style.

It's not every actor that can play a genius.

My life as an author has always been about brilliant, odd people.

Of all the projects I've worked on, I've never worked with another director like Billy Friedkin. I think he's a genius.

All genius is a conquering of chaos and mystery.

Any fool can write a novel but it takes real genius to sell it.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.