My friend Anderson Cooper is the scion of one of America's great shipping and railroad families, the Vanderbilts.

I identify with the regular person, because that is who I am.

Well, I think that when I perform on the road I always thank the audience for buying a ticket because it's a big deal to buy a ticket for a live entertainment, get a baby-sitter and pay for the meal, the parking, whatever.

I love to work. I love doing standup.

Remember, folks, I am a comedian, not a journalist.

I prefer being known for my stand-up because I write it. I love being an actor, and saying other people's words is great. But then, when I do stand-up, I love getting my own point of view out there.

When I'm going to see a comedian, I don't want to see them hold back, and when I'm reading a book, I don't want to hear an abridged version.