I have my outlet for my humor through my characters, and I also have the intimacy of rapport with my fans that allows me to explain my philosophy and spirituality.

I study a lot of philosophy. I want to be an example of how to enjoy this success, and that's exactly what I've done. I've enjoyed every moment.

I told CBS, 'My career is going down the toilet, and you're pulling the chain.'

I was number one in the ratings four times last year and twice this season. What could be more damn equal than that? If they get any more equal, I don't want it.

The running joke about the Premio Cervantes, the most coveted literary prize in the Spanish-speaking world, which was established by Spain's Ministry of Culture in 1976, is that Cervantes himself wouldn't have received it. This is because he was, in his heart, the most anti-Spanish of Spanish writers.

I get to do physical comedy! When do women get to do physical comedy? Very rarely.

Dad loved movies, and I grew up with British comedy. My ultimate favourite is Peter Sellers.

A lot of comedies fall apart because they just go from joke to joke, and the characters are all sort of being crazy off on their own.