Comedians are thinkers. The best ones are akin to philosophers, in my opinion.

I think comedy is no different now than it was at other points. It takes a long time to get good and know how to distill what makes you funny beyond the realm of standup, which is what I'm trying to do with 'Teachers Lounge.'

I don't know that I have a single comedy philosophy. But talking about things that matter to you is a good place to start. Listening is a big part of it, too.

Listening to your own sets and listening to the audience as you perform. It's a conversation of sorts. There is an exchange.

After twenty plus years of performing hundreds of shows a year, I prefer to try things out on stage rather than for friends. I don't see the benefit in that, really.

With a project like 'Teachers Lounge,' you're wearing a lot of hats, so it demands hard work and focus if you want to do it right.

The blues is a hopeful music. It helps you process something rather than avoid it. It's like mourning, in essence.