In comedy, you have to do all of the same stuff you do in drama and then put the comedy on top of it. You, the actor, are aware of the comedy but the character is oblivious. And you have to have a sense of humor.
Jon LovitzI would say if you are having a tough time in your life, then going to a club and getting laughs, it does make you feel better for that hour and a half show. It gets your mind off of it.
Jon LovitzBut Opera Man, I go, "Oh, crap! Why didn't I think of that?" Because I could sing fake opera pretty good.
Jon Lovitz