I think that what comes through in Chicago humor is the affection. Even though youre poking fun at someone or something, theres still an affection for it.

I don't have a show anymore. I don't have a check coming in every week. This is important to me, I got to score a million tonight or it could all be over.

Don't be silly and don't waste your time.

I think everyone probably starts out sounding like someone else, but gradually you develop your own sound.

Humor's a weapon if you want to make it one.

Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.

I think there are still words you can't use in family entertainment that you can use in a sitcom today.