When I started off, I always used to do parodies and impressions, mimicking people… and then institutions. You become aware that some institutions have their own language. You almost define yourself by how you speak. Armando Iannucci Read Quote
I find it an easy way into writing pieces is to think what the character’s voice is like, and start from there. Armando Iannucci Read Quote
When you do a movie as opposed to a TV show, it’s always tempting to think everything has to be big and exaggerated and spectacular. And in fact, a lot of the funniest comedy films have been very intimate. Armando Iannucci Read Quote
I briefly thought of becoming a priest but quickly saw that would be ridiculous. Armando Iannucci Read Quote
I refuse to work evenings or weekends. If a script sees my character meeting for dinner, I put a line through the words and make them meet for lunch. Armando Iannucci Read Quote
I am an optimist even though I am told everything I do is negative and cynical. Armando Iannucci Read Quote
