I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.
I have a confidence about my life that comes from standing tall on my own two feet.
I think a lot of the instincts you have doing comedy are really the same for doing drama, in that it's essentially about listening. The way I approach comedy, is you have to commit to everything as if it's a dramatic role, meaning you play it straight.