Comics definitely embody the importance of practicing free speech.

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.

I don't really worry about a crowd liking me.

Like once we picked Jim Norton as the head of security, the writing flows pretty easily.

That heightened dynamic can produce interesting, funny ideas that are phrased in ways that surprise even you, as the performer.

Hard work is a muscle that you develop, as is taking risks.

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.