"When I was doing Bean more than I've done him in the last few years, I did strange things - like appearing on chat shows in character as Mr. Bean"

Rowan Atkinson's quote is referring to his iconic character, Mr. Bean. He is expressing how he used to do more with the character than he has in recent years. By "strange things" he is likely referring to his appearances on chat shows in character as Mr. Bean. This is a unique way of performing the character, as it requires Atkinson to stay in character while interacting with the host and other guests. It is a testament to Atkinson's talent that he can stay in character while engaging in conversation with others. This quote also shows how much he enjoyed playing the character of Mr. Bean and how he was willing to go the extra mile to bring the character to life.