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

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

With a project like 'Teachers Lounge,' you're wearing a lot of hats, so it demands hard work and focus if you want to do it right.

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

I also do a certain amount of talking through material on stage, to see what happens and allow interesting ideas to manifest.

I think the more you hone your voice, take risks and talk about things that matter, the better chance you have of getting into the realm of the philosophers of stand up. But you have to be funny.

You'll get them tomorrow. You gave it a good shot. Keep your chin up.