I think probably the most difficult challenge was just the climb and rise in show business because I went through my entire twenties with some success as a comedy writer but not much as a performer. And you have to be kind of informed and naive at the same time.

I just gave my cat a bath. Now how do I get all this fur off my tounge?

I have heard it said that a complicated childhood can lead to a life in the arts. I tell you this story of my father and me to let you know I am qualified to be a comedian.

You want to be a bit compulsive in your art or craft or whatever you do.

Halle Berry is here, whose win last year broke down barriers for unbelievably hot women.

A joke that works is complete knowledge in a nanosecond.

The banjo is such a happy instrument--you can't play a sad song on the banjo - it always comes out so cheerful.