My mother was very, very Protestant. I grew up Presbyterian, and I went to church every Sunday until I was 18. I was forced to.

Why should I be feeling tension? It's The Daily Show.

You're encouraged to pitch your own story. That way, you'll have more control over what you do.

I touched an Oscar once. Friend of mine has one, for writing. As soon as I touched it, he said, Now you'll never win one.

I'm a complete egomaniac. It makes me feel terrible to say [being interviewed] is hard. It's taxing in a way. Just 'cause it's a lot of mental energy just to keep focused. I actually think it's harder for journalists.

This limited theatrical release was a nice little bonus that I never expected.

I didn't hang any pictures in my office for a year because I thought that I would be jinxing myself and have to take them down the next day.