Stand-up is every man for himself; you learn from hanging out at these clubs and watching other guys, and then trying not to be like them.
Harold RamisAs an actor, you're completely at the mercy of other people. You basically go begging for the opportunity to work. As a writer, at least nobody can tell me what to do. I can write what I want. I might not sell it, but at least I'm in control.
Harold Ramis