Comics definitely embody the importance of practicing free speech.

I don't think comics necessarily think in literary terms. There is an element of developing your stage persona and your comedic voice, but I don't think comics see it like a character in a novel.

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

The more you perform, the more adept you get at the nuances of navigating that communal conversation.

It always comes down to what the crowd buys coming out of your mouth, which differs from one comic to the next.

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

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.