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

A crowd is the only way to know if something works. Telling a friend or two doesn't matter. A crowd is what tells you what works or doesn't, so I'd rather go in front of them cold and see.

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.

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

I've seen people who are not very likeable but hilarious. I think comedians get to a point where they know they're funny, so they don't care - in the sense that they know what they're doing. They have a skill.

The more you perform, the more adept you get at the nuances of navigating that communal conversation.

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