In terms of my own work ethic, I've always been a determined person. When I'm focused on something, I try to see it through.

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

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

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.

I think comedy is no different now than it was at other points. It takes a long time to get good and know how to distill what makes you funny beyond the realm of standup, which is what I'm trying to do with 'Teachers Lounge.'

People don't come to a comedy club simply to hear someone's thoughts, no matter how profound.

Chris Rock went from a guy whose name you knew from SNL to a legendary comedian by working his ass off.