Gay men have to go through something to own their - who they are. They get beat up. They get ostracized. Whatever they go through, if they survive it, they come out very confident people.

I was an awkward kid.

Feeling unsure and lost is part of your path. Don't avoid it. See what those feelings are showing you and use it.

I'm close to my audience. I think I have more tools in my box than other guys who might try it. Also, I know how to do this stuff. I know how to write and shoot and edit. I'm technically adept and that helped with the website. You need a big skill set.

I watch a lot of sports. But when I'm not working, I'm with my daughters every chance I get.

I've always got the road. Stand-up makes you so autonomous and self-sufficient that it really helps with that part of show business.

If you can survive disappointment, nothing can beat you