Mr Darcy = dandruff?

Guess what Colin Firth said when a journalist asked him about Mr. Darcy?

Do you feel like you're still trying to shed the legacy of Mr Darcy?
People increasingly ask me about Mr Darcy as if he's dandruff. My memory isn't good enough to have any real feelings on the matter. I imagine people with dandruff are also blissfully unaware of what they're carrying around.

Hmm, I'm not sure I like this comparison.

You can read the full interview here. The other parts of the interview are more interesting.