I snootily say I can't take too many dramatic parts, as it's taking work from actors who aren't funny.
I think that all the Mel Brooks' company of actors is just tremendous. It was a crazy group of genius people. All of them taught me what kind of actor I should be and what was funny.
Will Ferrell's made a lot of brilliant movies.
I think good actors tend to be really funny.
There are a lot of really funny guys who are very natural in what they do: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Seth Rogen.
The funniest people are usually the best actors, I believe.
Denzel Washington has a great sense of humor. He did all those 'Nutty Professor' movies.
Most of the time, my favorite drama has comedy in it as well. I think most good dramas have comedy in there. And all of the dramatic actors I look up to are also very funny.
Chevy Chase and Bill Murray - we thought those guys were funny. We love Bill Murray, but we didn't think they were right for Airplane! because it would step on the joke if there was a known comedian.
