Some rules are good. For example, off the top of my head, let's say a stand-up comedian or a talk show host wearing a nice suit - as a ponderer, I grew up like, "Why don't they just go up there in their army jacket? They're fine!" Then little by little, you think, "You know, it's kind of nice to look nice, like you made the effort." Then you're back at rule one; that was the original rule.
Fred ArmisenThe day of parts of the country hating each other, or rivalries like that... I feel like that's dead.
Fred ArmisenEveryone goes through all kinds of relationship situations. I'm lucky that I get to be on two comedy shows [during divorce].
Fred ArmisenThere's no judgment on bands that continue on who aren't popular; some people get enjoyment out of it. I'm just not one of those people. I wanted attention.
Fred Armisen