One of the many reasons why I love stand-up so much is when you're performing, you get instant feedback. You know if stuff is working right away.

I don't know if I'm a Twitter addict. That seems kind of harsh. I would say it's more that I'm seriously involved. That it's a long-term relationship - like a girlfriend, which my actual girlfriend loves to hear.

The podcast movement was really a creative survival mechanism for standup comics.

Trying to make strangers laugh is crazy and more than a little narcissistic.

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.

A big company is like trying to steer a luxury liner.

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.