My family was totally non-religious. There was no question we were Jewish, but we were not observant.

It doesn't bother me that I'm not a household word on the East Coast. Baton Rouge, Raleigh, Minneapolis - I'm so popular in these cities where you've never imagined an East Coast comedian working.

Wouldn't it be great if you could only get AIDS by giving money to television preachers?

As for being a voice in politics, I feel whether you are famous or not, busy or not, it's incumbent upon every citizen to participate in this government in any way we can.

I think about death. I don't want to die with clothes in the cleaners.

What do hookers do on their nights off, type?

Real comedy can't be learned; it comes from a need for justice. The best who stand up, stand up for something.