Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must always be believable.

Outsiders develop humor as a defense; why do you think most comedians are gay or Jewish?

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

I cant stand those food cult people who bring their own food into the house. All those little thermoses and paper bags-it makes the other guests uncomfortable.

I don't understand why people don't remember my name.

Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.

I often go on a liquid fast a couple of days a week. I never take just water. Instead, I'll have maybe six glasses of vegetable and fruit juices a day.