I feel like the high-concept shows that have some kind of gimmick tend not to be the hit classic shows of all time.

When you're "East Coast" person, you are so insufferable, and you have no idea. And I was. One, because I was miserable, and nobody liked to be around a miserable person, and two, everything that I thought was so profound, everyone had already dealt with.

Running is a quick trigger for a good mood. The great thing about endorphins, you don't have to be in great shape to get them.

Comedy writers have the most fragile egos.

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The Internet also makes it extraordinarily difficult for me to focus. One small break to look up exactly how almond milk is made, and four hours later I'm reading about the Donner Party and texting all my friends: DID YOU GUYS KNOW ABOUT THE DONNER PARTY AND HOW MESSED UP THAT WAS? TEXT ME BACK SO WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT!

My parents were supportive of my creativity but did not have a lot of patience for whimsy with zero production value. They had stuff to do.