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

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

Comics definitely embody the importance of practicing free speech.

If you're funny, you can find a stage to get on. If you're good, you'll start to get work and eventually get paid.

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.

TV is a different animal. It's not a club set. As you said, you do short sets on TV - about five minutes. So you have to get that rhythm down and also be aware of the camera so you're connecting with the viewers at home as well as the studio audience. It's a different muscle to develop.

I learned so many things from Louis C.K., but the most impactful thing was witnessing his work ethic. He works harder than anyone I've ever been around in comedy. And he takes risks and doesn't dwell on what might be perceived as failures.