I think being an outcast is what sort of strengthens the nerd movement, because you're isolated, so you have time.

If I wasn't acting or doing stand-up, I would be in animation. Or if I had the discipline I might studies physics.

I don't really read reviews and comments that much. There just isn't a lot to be gained from it.

Steve Martin said that philosophy is good for comedy because it screws up your thinking just enough, and I agree with that. Being forced to see life's metadata is good training for looking for interesting angles on a topic.

I think because we're ourselves, we tend to think we're unique. 'I have problems that are just specific to me.' Then you connect with one of your parents and you realize, 'Oh yeah, we had all that stuff, too.' You're not that original. I mean, in a good way, because it makes you feel like you're connected and a part of the world and not an island.

Playing Xbox for 23 hours straight is cool and all, but I'm going to teach you how to spend time on things in your life that will get you the following two things: paid and laid.

I do lots of crowd work in my set, because I enjoy writing material through riffing and conversation.