I like comedy, but I like comedy as a device in drama. It's more interesting for me to use comedy to seduce… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
In England, I've done a whole bunch of stuff where I just make a complete ass of myself. I've been doing it… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
Even great people are always slightly disappointing, which is generally what makes them interesting. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I think I'm good with actors. I like directing actors. I also like to show up and just do an acting gig.… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
People regurgitate the same old cliches and it becomes like a photocopy of a photocopy of something that's vaguely interesting. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
It’s our imperfections that make us vulnerable, make us interesting. How can I make myself a bit of an asshole and still… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I try to not make safe choices, but I also like to do stuff which is interesting and is sort of exciting… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
As soon as I see period costume, I turn off. It's like hearing drama on Radio 4. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
A woman wearing a revealing dress will always be sexier than a naked woman. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I like to do movies that provoke rather than reinforce conservative values. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
What terrifies me is that I might somehow endorse that view so people think they don't have to read books anymore. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I think there's as much profundity and wisdom in Shakespeare, more so in fact, than those in the Bible. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I don't apologize for my behavior anymore. Whatever I do or don't do shouldn't matter. Moral certainty is dangerous. Moral certainty is what makes… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I'm really encouraged by Pope Francis, because I think his attitude is totally laudable. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
Knowing about comedy has helped me with the drama. To see people laugh, it's like there are moments of catharsis in the middle of… — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
I happen to have a public profile. Ditto newspaper editors. It's a result of what I do, not an end. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
