It's harder to reveal sides of yourself that make you vulnerable but it's another muscle that can be developed and one that I think is worthwhile. That said, everyone finds their style. It's personal.

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.

I have a lot of friends who are getting married. I try to avoid talking to them about their sex lives now 'cause it's so depressing. One guy told me it had been six months since he had gotten to second base with his wife. Yeah, I don't know which one was more pathetic: that he used the phrase 'second base' or that he hadn't been there in six months?

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

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

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

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