If I have to write by a certain time, I can pull through, but usually I just let stuff happen, hanging out with comic friends - or bringing a basic idea on stage and seeing if it goes anywhere.

The truth is, I've denied it for years, but I love deconstructing comedy.

It's funny how people will think I'm being sarcastic a lot and joking. So I'll say, "I like your dress," and they'll go "(bleep) you!" Or I say something serious and they go, "Oh, yeah, ha-ha." They're strangers. They're people who know me from comedy, but luckily I am on pretty much all the time!

You have to be able to laugh at yourself. That's what I tell Asian people all the time.

I know how to write. So I am not totally at the mercy of filmmakers, but it's not a bad point.

I remember the horror story that I told myself over and over again. I'm totally alone in my body. I'm totally alone in my head and nobody will ever see through my eyes. I'm just completely alone.

I became known for surprising audiences. Except now, if I surprise them every time, they expect that.