The most important thing is to have the conversation, and let people who do make mistakes feel comfortable enough to continue the conversation.

Nothing like quoting Silence of the Lambs for people to question what kind of disability you have.

It's up to us to make the accommodations for all sorts of different travel scenarios. It's amazing how many companies aren't really in tune to the needs of different travelers. There's just so many embarrassing situations that you go through when you travel. You have to have a sense of humor about it and take it in stride. My whole approach is to embrace spontaneity.

What's great about this hotel [Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, CA] is that I stayed here for a month when I was competing on the Oprah reality show. So it's like coming home.

I have one of the worst voices in the history of recorded time.

Most of my work is comedy; it's meant to inspire empathy in people and help them find joy.

I make funny shows and put a positive message out there, showing people who have body image issues that... you don't have to look a certain way.