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 awaredefineimpression share on social
I hate the idea of labels and saying you are member of one party or another and signing up to all sorts of policies that you don't have a view on or don't believe in. Because I'm not a politician, I don't have to be consistent in what I say and how I behave. Armando Iannucci behaveconsistenthate share on social
I started quite young at school, compering a charity event at an old people's home. I would do stand up and impressions and enjoyed the laughter. It's very addictive. It's a lovely sensation to say something and hear a whole room laugh. Armando Iannucci addictivecharitycomper share on social
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 charactereasyfind Change image and share on social
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 characterdinnerevening Change image and share on social
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 bigcomedyexaggerate share on social
Joe Biden is that special combination of someone who is very talented and influential, but when he starts speaking, there's inevitably going to be headlines written about something he said. Armando Iannucci bidencombinationheadline Change image and share on social
When I'm making something, I've always felt in charge and therefore able to call the shots. But what you've got to do is stop that turning into arrogance or despotism! Armando Iannucci arrogancecallcharge Change image and share on social
The last thing I want to do is use my comedy as a partisan tool or as a method for preaching. Armando Iannucci comedymethodpartisan Change image and share on social
My 11-year-old thinks I'm cool because he watches things I've made on YouTube. Armando Iannucci coolhavemake Change image and share on social
