I'm very open to the up-and-comers.

There's gratification in making somebody laugh. It's a wonderful sound. I find myself, to this day, doing it, wanting to make people laugh.

I love portraying the totally indifferent person.

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 want to find the secret. I'm afraid all the joy will go out of it if I find the secret.

I think there's a part, just a part of comedians, that is still childlike.

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