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Quotes by Stand up Comedian Steve Coogan
Actors say they do their own stunts for the integrity of the film but I did them because they looked like a lot of fun.
Steve Coogan
Alan [Partridge] was a really popular character so I'm looking forward to seeing people's reactions to Tom [(Saxondale) from his new sitcom].
Steve Coogan
As soon as I see period costume, I turn off. It`s like hearing drama on Radio 4
Steve Coogan
I always find it easier to portray myself as being unlikeable and idiotic; to actually play a character that is likeable and engages the audience is far more difficult. It's a more subtle kind of challenge.
Steve Coogan
I don`t want to be someone who`s trying to spin this public image of me. I have had some negative tabloid press, I`m sure you`re aware [I am], but I don`t like to portray myself as somehow a nice, well-rounded person
Steve Coogan
I went on tour and I wouldn't say I was bored with the Perrier show but I started doing this stuff that wasn't as charming as the Perrier show.
Steve Coogan
If you do something very successful, you will then be defined by it.
Steve Coogan
In comic acting, to improvise effectively is quite difficult. A lot of actors can improvise up to a certain level - an entry level, which is when you see the actors having more fun than the audience.
Steve Coogan
It's a post-modern classic written way before there was any modernism to be post about.
Steve Coogan
The big comic performance is a very obvious thing to do. The bolder, more inventive thing sometimes is the subtler, understated performance with minute shades and variations. If you start to disrespect the character you're playing, or play it too much for laughs, that can work for a sketch, it will sell some gags, but it's all technique. It's like watching a juggler - you can be impressed by it, but it's not going to touch you in any way.
Steve Coogan
This isn't the Gulf War, Michael. Which ironically IS like a big petrol station.
Steve Coogan
[When asked if he] remembered someone called Courtney ... Yes, I do remember someone called Courtney but I'm not prepared to talk about it because I don't talk about those kind of things.
Steve Coogan
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