I watched a lot of comedy growing up.

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

I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman, and I'm proud to be gay.

What drives the creative person is that we see it all.

L.A. is nothing but a bunch of driving, and I hate all that damn driving 'cause it interferes with my drinking.

Women and our right to choose were going to be challenged with Ashcroft around. When Bush appointed Ashcroft, I went out and got me four abortions. I stocked up. The doctor was like, "Listen, you're not pregnant." I said, "Hey, just shut up and do your job. I'm exercising my right while I can, dammit.

I'm going to leave The Wanda Sykes Show and try to get her job because $5 million ain't too bad!