The real question is how do you stay funny in your 70s and 80s? And that's a real accomplishment, you know, the longevity.

When I see a good singer, I get teary-eyed. Part of it is jealousy because all comedians are frustrated rock stars. That's a fact.

My parents passed away when I was a teenager, so I had to learn different survival techniques, I think, in comedy. You know, using comedy as a pressure release, as a release valve in life really kept my sanity.

You have such a huge career ... behind you.

I'm pretty careful about the things I say ahead of time. I'm thoughtful about not going too far. The only thing you can do occasionally is be too much.

I've always liked cops, as much as you can like a group of people, you know? Sure, I've been hassled, but I'm a white dude - privileged.

The real question is how do you stay funny in your 70s and 80s? And that's a real accomplishment, you know, the longevity.