I was very, very into animation when I was growing up. The Simpsons is still my favorite show. I have a really strong connection to it.
Ben SchwartzA lot of the time, you're supposed to play to the top of your intelligence, as truthful as possible. But when you're on stage making people laugh, you're still acting. I think it helped me a bunch to go on stage two or three times a week.
Ben SchwartzI really was interested in doing something for a premium channel like Showtime or HBO, just because you get to really let loose. I think they let their storylines go wherever they want, and it's really a special place to work.
Ben Schwartz