I think closing-off is the most detrimental thing we can do as people. Also, the idea of not judging oneself.

Nothing is as nice as plugging in your guitar and turning up the volume really loud, just seeing what kind of beautiful noise you can make with it.

I am a horrible visual artist. I can't fix a car, sew, knit, cook, etc. Statistically, there is more I don't do than do.

I feel like I came in comedy's side door, and still feel very fraudulent in many ways.

I always felt that the most common thread in my life from when I was young until now has been a highly observant, very analytical mind.

I think proteins are really good for your brain. And your brain is where comedy comes from.

I've never been in another kind of midlife crisis. I don't know what it feels like when you're through that, but I definitely feel that changing a few things, like being on a different label and having things kind of settle back into a sense of normality, helps to feel grounded.