I usually start with the words. The rhythm of the words gives me the rhythm of the song, and then I look for the musical highlights in it to carry it.

I like Chris Rock. He's dangerous.

I'm married to a beautiful and talented woman who can lift your spirits just by looking at you.

Being brave is being scared and worried and still doing it [what you do]. Because if you're just a wacko, a mashugana, a crazy guy, then you're not brave, your nuts!

There's no such thing as too far. If it works it's funny, if it doesn't work it's too far, it's stupid. Really there's no such thing as "too far." You're joining the politically correct when you use words like "too far." You don't want to join the army of politically correct.

I love spaghetti and sex, sometimes together. My dream of heaven is walking naked through fields of pasta fazool.

Good taste is the enemy of comedy.