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You might see some of the movies that I'm in where there are shades of drama or whatever, but for the most part, I don't get offered serious roles.

I just try not to look at any role as a comedic role or a dramatic role. I just try to stay in the movie I'm in.

I snootily say I can't take too many dramatic parts, as it's taking work from actors who aren't funny.

I would like to do more dramas when I find a good role that will allow me to politely upset people's expectations of me as a comic actor.

As a professional actor, I don't have much choice about what I've gotten into. I tend to be cast in comedies and I'm fine with that.

I'm labeled a comedic actor, which is awesome. But I love getting the occasional dramatic role, too. Some of your best dramatic actors are ultimately comedians.

I'm just not one of those naturally funny, relaxed actors who enjoy the spotlight and are so good at it.

I'm at least getting my foot in the door as far as doing straight dramatic parts, which no one would have ever considered me for in the '80s. I never objected to that because I love doing comedy, and I'm not the kind of actor that insists that unless you're doing a serious dramatic role, you're not acting.

So, one way or another, I found myself in a few movies. I take it seriously when I'm on the set, but I don't take myself seriously as an actor.