Bret McKenzie

One of the mistakes I made was thinking chickens and penguins could sing, just like all the other animals in the 'Muppets.'…

— Bret McKenzie

The 'Muppets' were a very big part of my childhood, and 'Flight of the Conchords' definitely has elements of the 'Muppets' in…

— Bret McKenzie

At the end of your life, you're lucky if you die.

— Bret McKenzie

I grew up watching the 'Muppets.' In New Zealand, the 'Muppets' were as big as anywhere else I think. It was a…

— Bret McKenzie

Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman, I guess I like a lot of 70's music.

— Bret McKenzie

I definitely miss New Zealand. Mainly friends and family.

— Bret McKenzie

When you think of famous New Zealanders, there aren't many.

— Bret McKenzie

I'm easy to get along with, and intolerant.

— Bret McKenzie

Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman - I guess I like a lot of '70s music.

— Bret McKenzie

I don't know, man. Look at me. I've changed. I've grown up. I've got a job, got a career ... I drink…

— Bret McKenzie

You've got to try and do your best, and the failure is what's funny. But you can't be aware of the failure,…

— Bret McKenzie

Now it looks like I'll be known as the musical comedy guy. Which is good news for me. Or I'll be known…

— Bret McKenzie

There are a lot of good shows that don't get picked up. Like that Ben Stiller pilot, Heat Vision And Jack? That…

— Bret McKenzie

Sometimes when you play music, you start thinking, "This is rocking!"

— Bret McKenzie

It's easy to struggle in New York. I think New York is a bit expensive.

— Bret McKenzie

I think the radio is kind of cool, because you're really free to do whatever you want, because you can go into…

— Bret McKenzie

I was genuinely starstruck when I met Kermit the Frog. Like many stars here tonight, he's a lot shorter in real life.

— Bret McKenzie

My acting's very understated. I think my sad and happy don't play that differently onscreen.

— Bret McKenzie