I think having an outsider's viewpoint is interesting and good, especially for a comedian.

It seems like a contradiction, but the shy person who is a performer actually does make sense, because in a way, when you're young and shy, making people laugh is a good way to make friends. It's an instant connection.

My favourite riposte to a heckle is to say, 'Excuse me, I'm trying to work here. How would you like it if I stood yelling down the alley while you're giving blow jobs to transsexuals?'

Well, sanity, I suppose, is getting people to see the world your way.

I think having an outsider's viewpoint is interesting and good, especially for a comedian.

On my first day in New York a guy asked me if I knew where Central Park was. When I told him I didn't, he said: Do you mind if I mug you here?

I remember being fascinated by the very nature of comedy from the age of 10; why is this funny, and that isn't?