Nobody is here without a reason. I always had a different sensibility. I like a huge range of comedy - from broad and farcical, the most sensitive, the most understated - but I always wanted my comedy to be more embracing of the species rather than debasing of it.

Having a real public outlet is how you imprint something for yourself. It's just a matter of timing. It's like you've marked your territory.

If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed.

When I am happy I feel like crying, but when I am sad I don’t feel like laughing. I think it is better to be happy; then you get two feelings for the price of one.

We're giving jobs to people who would otherwise be out of work if we weren't exploiting cheap labor.

Growing up in Michigan was fine...until I realized where I was.

You are what you think ... geez, that's frightening.