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.

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

Comedians can articulate some important and profound ideas that address a lot of the hypocrisy we're inundated with (in the media).

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

I don't do the mirror thing; maybe once or twice when I first started out.

I think the more you hone your voice, take risks and talk about things that matter, the better chance you have of getting into the realm of the philosophers of stand up. But you have to be funny.

I also do a certain amount of talking through material on stage, to see what happens and allow interesting ideas to manifest.