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

I'll sit down for an hour or two a few days a week in a quiet place and brainstorm. The earlier in the day, the better, before the parade of distractions starts.

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

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

Comedians can articulate some important and profound ideas that address a lot of the hypocrisy we're inundated with (in the media).

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

Some comedians are silly or goofy or straight joke writers who avoid anything subversive or political. Others are drawn to it. The beauty of standup is there is room for everyone, and years of performing in front of crowds will dictate what you can or can't do.