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

It's a constant process of bouncing ideas off of one another and intuitively arriving at the right decision in the moment.

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

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

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.

Comics definitely embody the importance of practicing free speech.

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