My father was the role model I looked up to. My dad was an entertainer, too. I patterned my life after him. He wanted me to do better than he did. He never sold a record in his life, but to me he was still a rock star.

I deal with my sons like young men. If they have a problem with something, they come to me. I am the type of dad that will drop everything I am doing for them, and always tell them to talk to me about it.

George Carlin is an influence on a generation. He made me want to do comedy.

Comedy clubs are sacred ground. That's where anything goes.

I had a great time working on 'Saturday Night Live.' It was one of the important times in my life.

When I do stand-up... I get to do whatever I want to do. There's no boundaries. You'll get to know me. You'll leave with a piece of me.

Martin Lawrence is one of my comedic heroes, and he's a genius.