For women in my family, in Korean culture, women are really valued in their youth, and then when they get older, it's like they almost become irrelevant.

Comedy is a noble art. And every comedian who does anything is serving a noble purpose.

I love singing and that's kind of my new thing.

I have learned to love that which is meant to harm me, so that I can stand in the way of those who are less strong. I can take the bullets for those who aren't able to.

A lot of the actresses who were around when I started, I don't know where they are. Comics stick around.

I get up around 7 a.m. That's very early for a stand-up comic. Then I'll have breakfast with my husband, the artist Al Ridenour, take my three dogs for a walk and commence with my work.

Silence is so often applauded and those who speak out are often called tasteless.