Don't bother me while I'm eating, or when I'm coming out of the crackhouse or something. Just let me get going.

And then also I think it's harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.

I'm a comedian so I'm not waiting around for someone to write a part for me. I don't have to wait for somebody else to create my next job; I have the ability to basically write my own ticket.

Then you had people who wanted to get into comedy just to get a TV deal.

I hope his kidneys fail, how about that? He needs a waterboarding, that's what he needs.

I'm here today because I refused to be unhappy. I took a chance.

But I think funny and talent will always win out; I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that.