Preston Sturges is one of my favorites. I learned about dialogue and timing from him - louder, faster, funnier. But I do love Mel Brooks.
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And I love Mel Brooks. My Dad loved his movies, too, they're awesome, the kind of thing that if you're in for ten minutes, you're in for two hours.
Mel Brooks is one of the few authentic geniuses working in comedy in America today.
I first got involved with Mel Brooks through 'The Elephant Man.' Everybody knows now, but they didn't know at the time that he was the producer.
Everyone's different, but it was fun for me to work with Garth Hudson. He's from 'The Band.' They are a massive influence, that was a big thrill. He's completely out of his mind.
Rufus Wainwright is my go-to for any kind of emotion. He's got songs for all of it.
I think Jay Leno is fantastic.
I like Rufus Wainwright a whole lot. He makes me wanna be even more musical.
I mean I would still love to be in Mel Brooks' movies; he's great.
I like Simon Cowell - look at how many great artists have come out of the U.K. because of him.
I'm a big fan of Albert Brooks, Nichols and May. I'd like to follow in their footsteps and do comedy films.