I started rereading 'The Dutchman' - I kind of just pulled it off the shelf.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think the Dutch certainly get British comedy. And let's face it; a lot of it is pretty low-hanging fruit for the whole world now. There are probably tribes in the heart of the Papua New Guinean rainforest that know all the words to the Dead Parrot sketch.
After my time in Holland, an inner battle ensued in which I tried to free myself from the influence of Schinkelesque classicism.
Your basic, well-made novel by Ian McEwan or Jonathan Franzen just bores me silly.
I took the part in 'Mr. Holland's Opus' because no one had ever asked me to play 'a life' before. I get to age through 30 years. The idea really challenged me.
I really hate the term 'historical novel' - it reminds me of bodice-rippers. But I'm hooked on research, and I really, really enjoy it.
When I read 'Watchmen,' it changed my view of so many things. It was the first time I'd read a graphic novel really like that.
I've just finished reading 'The Second Plane,' and I think it's some of the best non-fiction I've ever read.
I was obsessed with 'The Wizard of Oz.'
I really like The Catcher in the Rye a lot.
I think 'Paranorman' was a great adventure.