When I was 17, I read a profile of Carol Leifer. Since then, I wanted to be her. I still want to be her.

In the big picture, life has a gap in it. It just does. You don't go crazy trying to fill it.

Well, I'm not afraid to say something if I think it's funny, even if it's harsh or racist.

I don't think there is a woman in her 40s who doesn't, kind of, examine herself in the mirror.

Jews are the most liberal, scrappy, civil-rightsy people there are.

If you quit being cunty, the whole world will stop being against you.

Drew Friedman isn't just a brilliant artist. He takes you to a place. He takes you back in time. He makes you smell the stale cigarettes and cold brisket and you say, thank you for the pleasure.