I think comedians have a function in society, which is to make fun of our icons.

I think you figure out how to be funny by necessity. It's not a natural thing, being funny in the face of tragedy is kind of demented.

I love Kathy Griffin, I think she's brilliant, but for me, there is a line when I go OK, that's too much.

I think I knew I was funny in Elementary School. I think most funny people realize it when they're young. It tends to come out of stress or trauma - something that makes you want to be funny.

There was plenty of dysfunction in my family and I went to Catholic School with these psychotic nuns. I would always try to be funny to lighten the mood.

I've known lots of people that are talented and nothing happens. It's not about talent, it's relentless drive.

This whole generation of parents - I'm guilty of it too - does too much for their kids.