I never really write the jokes. I just sit down over a week or two and try to figure out what I want to talk about. Once I narrow that down, then I start working on the material, like "How do I make this stuff funny?"
Chris RockDoes having a wife and kids change your act? Yes, but only in the best way. It gives you weight and authority. It also makes you closer to the audience because the audience is married and has kids.
Chris RockI like talking about subjects that aren't funny in the first place and making them funny. So anything down and depressing is something I'll talk about.
Chris Rock