Comedians act every night on stage, so they have great performing chops. They especially know how to play themselves, which is how we set 'Teachers Lounge' up.

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

Sometimes crowds start out not liking someone but then they shift and love them. Or vice versa. It can shift on a dime.

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.'

A person riding a unicycle on a tightrope doesn't worry about being likeable; they're doing something amazing that very few people can do.

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.

I don't know that I have a single comedy philosophy. But talking about things that matter to you is a good place to start. Listening is a big part of it, too.