Harry Shearer Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

25^th July 2012

Fact: The Simpsons regular Harry Shearer has recruited jazz and blues great DR. John and Glee star Jane Lynch for tracks on his new album Can't Take a Hint. The album also features guest spots from Jamie Cullum and Toto star Steve Lukather.

4^th September 2007

Quote: "I had no damage to my home and I felt that when you love a city, you don't walk away from it at a time when it's battered and bruised; you help to bring it back to good shape." THIS IS... Spinal Tap and The Simpsons star Harry Shearer on his decision to stay in his beloved New Orleans, Louisiana after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

14^th August 2006

Quote: "Every once in a while somebody will say, 'Will you do Mr Burns for my answering machine?', and I just reply, 'If I did that for you, that's all I'd ever be doing.' And they understand." Harry Shearer, the voice of The Simpsons' MR BURNS, politely deflects voiceover requests.