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.

You shouldn't get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny.

I don't have a stack of scripts...

The only way to survive is to have a sense of humour.

I can't remember the last live-action, non-animated Christmas movie.

You should have a value system. You can win if you stick with your value system.

Jack Benny was, without a doubt, the bravest comedian I have ever seen work. He wasn't afraid of silence. He would take as long as it took to tell the story.