You're happy that people are seeing your work. As for the critics, it really hurts when they knock you.

The idea of doing stand-up is terrifying to me.

I didn’t know that it was going to launch a quote-unquote comedic career. I just wanted to do anything other than wait tables.

In my theater days I assumed that you had to get rid of yourself to do a character well, and I don’t think I was a very good actor when I did that.

You do not have to be fearless, just don't let fear stop you.

You live your comedic life close to the edge, you're gonna cross the line and offend people.

I don't think you should just do what makes you happy. Do what makes you great. Do what's uncomfortable and scary and hard but pays off in the long run... Let yourself fail... And pick yourself up and fail again. Without that struggle, what is your success anyway?