I don't make a list of questions. Ever. I think a lot of my interviews are driven by my need to feel connection.

Faith in the face of disappointment is only enhanced by laughter in the face of pain.

When I was a bit older I had all of the George Carlin records, all of the Steve Martin records, all of the Cheech and Chong records and all of the Richard Pryor records.

I'm just saying, 'Hey, throw me a bone. How about a smile, cute t-shirt? Look at me.' Nothing - unless it's a turn to their friends to go, 'Hey, why is that weird guy looking at us?'

Have you ever had one of those moments when you look up and realize that you're one of those people you see on the train talking to themselves?

I think seeing Pryor's first movie, Live In Concert, when I was in high school changed my life. Pryor really put the heart in darkness for me.

Maybe depression is the most reasonable response to all the crap around us. Maybe it's the happy people who need medication.