I think the Internet's been a tremendous tool in terms of breaking down the power structure of information and entertainment, particularly at a time when so much information and entertainment were in the hands of so few people, with multinationals owning everything.

In a lot of ways, it was a huge relief, not being a member of a troupe, being able to make your own decisions and kind of live your own life.

There's something about strip malls that just reeks of my childhood.

David Steinberg was the reason the Smothers Brothers got cancelled.

I still do miss the freedom to play any kind of character I wanted to play.

Really, it's only been since the '70s that Canadians have had any pride in their country.

Stand-up comedy and poverty. Those were my two main endeavors.