“Sometimes people think you’re smart if you question the status quo, if nothing else.”

“With good parody, you have to be smarter that the people you’re parodying.”

“I think when you become a parent you go from being a star in the movie of your own life to the supporting player in the movie of someone else's.”

“I don’t think being a comedian gives you any fucking insight into what makes people laugh.”

“I think holidays create so much pressure because people feel they should be having a good time. But you shouldn't. ”

“Sometimes they would just pay me to stay home and not do anything else, which sounds fantastic but doesn't do much for your ego. Its probably a little like getting alimony-the money is nice but has a nasty aftertaste.”

“I've got mixed feelings about poetry cause done well poetry is fantastic. But not many people are capable of doing it well. I think you should have some kind of license to perform poetry. A poetic license perhaps.”