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

Louis CK went from a writer/comedian to winning Emmys for his own show because he works his ass off.

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.

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.

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

Ultimately, an audience wants to laugh. That's who they like, the comedian who makes them laugh.

Laughing at something is a form of accepting it or at list making peace with it.