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People are so used to seeing John Goodman as a lovable dad or the quirky characters he played in the Coen Brothers films.

John Goodman is more that just a big guy, he's a wonderful actor.

I have a big affinity for the Coen Brothers.

I have played 50 different kinds of fathers and villains. Only mediocre actors play the part the same way.

I like the fact that this kind of family has been seen in a movie a million times: teenage kids, the family is a bit strained and they don't have enough money, but in the background the guy used to be a Gene Simmons type.

The Coen brothers are amazing; they're special.

I am a fan of the Coen brothers. I'm not a fanatic. I'm a big admirer. They create unique worlds, and there is a real atmosphere to their films. Not everyone can get that. That's a massive part of their appeal: you can recognise them. Like all the great directors or artists, you know it when you see it.

I feel like part of me will die when John Goodman dies.

I've never been typed. John Wayne played 'that guy' all the time - mostly because that's all he could do. Gable played Gable parts, and Bob Taylor played Bob Taylor parts, whether he was in armor or a full-dress suit. I resisted that.

Everything the Coen brothers do is brilliant.