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

The blues is a hopeful music. It helps you process something rather than avoid it. It's like mourning, in essence.

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

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.'

I wasn't in the drama department, but I auditioned anyway and he not only cast me but also included a few sketches that I wrote, which really sparked my pursuit of comedy.

Some comedians are silly or goofy or straight joke writers who avoid anything subversive or political. Others are drawn to it. The beauty of standup is there is room for everyone, and years of performing in front of crowds will dictate what you can or can't do.

I belong to a gym now... well, let me rephrase that: I don't belong there at all, but I go.