In the States everyone aspires to be middle class. It's so engrained into the American psyche: As long as you work hard you're going to be rich some day. The history of Britain is that if you're born working class, you're going to stay there, although that is changing.
I can only do it if there's humour, wit, comedy and drama. If you can get audiences laughing and then suddenly turn them to tears... it's a weird way… - Nigel Cole
I can only do it if there's humour, wit, comedy and drama. If you can get audiences laughing and then suddenly turn them to tears... it's a weird way…
- Nigel Cole
Making a movie in Hollywood is a bit like playing a board game, where you have to throw a six to start. - Nigel Cole
Making a movie in Hollywood is a bit like playing a board game, where you have to throw a six to start.
Amongst my friends, I am known as the most cynical person they know - I'm incredibly cynical. I don't believe in God, I don't believe in the supernat… - Nigel Cole
Amongst my friends, I am known as the most cynical person they know - I'm incredibly cynical. I don't believe in God, I don't believe in the supernat…
I can't find anything wrong with Ashton Kutcher. I think he's great. It's odd that in America there's a very mixed reaction to him. I think those tha… - Nigel Cole
I can't find anything wrong with Ashton Kutcher. I think he's great. It's odd that in America there's a very mixed reaction to him. I think those tha…
I think the first rule of comedy is that it has to be funny and I find a lot of the broad comedy which is sent to me, painfully unfunny. - Nigel Cole
I think the first rule of comedy is that it has to be funny and I find a lot of the broad comedy which is sent to me, painfully unfunny.
I think your 20s are the hardest part of life. I mean, everyone goes on about how hard it is to be a teenager, but actually I think it’s tougher to b… - Nigel Cole
I think your 20s are the hardest part of life. I mean, everyone goes on about how hard it is to be a teenager, but actually I think it’s tougher to b…
I'm not making films for middle aged journalists, who are mostly men. I make films that hopefully entertain people, where they can learn something ab… - Nigel Cole
I'm not making films for middle aged journalists, who are mostly men. I make films that hopefully entertain people, where they can learn something ab…
In England we only make films about the working class or the aristocracy. - Nigel Cole
In England we only make films about the working class or the aristocracy.
The popular image that Hollywood is ruined by difficult prima donna actors is nonsense. They're certainly very nice to directors. I can't say the sam… - Nigel Cole
The popular image that Hollywood is ruined by difficult prima donna actors is nonsense. They're certainly very nice to directors. I can't say the sam…
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