Watch yourself as though you were observing a Martian.

I think [audiences are] more aware now of the contradictions in mainstream culture, the phony piety that permeates society, the inhumane hypocrisy.

I am neither for conformity nor non-conformity. I am for individuality. If one's individuality is in effect non-conformity, then so be it. But basically, one's individuality consists of conformity--to one's self.

Avoid internalizing society's sexism, racism, ageism - pick an ism, any ism.

English is my second language. Laughter is my first.

People don’t like to be lectured to, but if you can make them laugh, their defenses come down, and for the time being they’ve accepted whatever truth is embedded in your humor.

For years, reality has been nipping at the heels of satire. Now, it's finally caught up. I don't need to make this stuff up.