The problem with these interviews is that there's no sarcastic font.

We talked about politics constantly in my family growing up in North Carolina. There were always debates. Being of Greek background, it's in our blood to drink coffee and talk politics.

I think sadness and anger are really fertile ground for comedy. No one is really interested in a happy person doing comedy.

I don't like to have anybody tell me to be in a place at certain times. That's kind of the advantage of stand up. You're self-employed.

I'll never forget my grandmother's last words. She said 'What are you doing?'

I'm not cynical when it comes to things that are important. I'm cynical about pop culture and all that horseshit.

I understand Tea Partyers' anger with the system, but they are in way over their heads and often racially motivated, and I can't be part of that.