Inherent in mourning is celebration. Mourning without celebration or some form of acceptance leaves you stuck.

Not that that's the goal, but sometimes these funny insights can also be deeply profound.

I wasn't in the drama department, but I auditioned anyway and he not only cast me but also included a few sketches that I wrote, which really sparked my pursuit of comedy.

People don't come to a comedy club simply to hear someone's thoughts, no matter how profound.

It's harder to reveal sides of yourself that make you vulnerable but it's another muscle that can be developed and one that I think is worthwhile. That said, everyone finds their style. It's personal.

I belong to a gym now... well, let me rephrase that: I don't belong there at all, but I go.

Comedians have varying levels of training. It can range from classically trained actors (like Robin Williams) to people who took comedy classes to folks who just started doing it. That's the beauty of comedy: it's close to a pure meritocracy.