“It is once again the vexing problem of identity within variety; without a solution to this disturbing problem there can be no system, no classification.”

“And then as I got older, see, I think a lot of times with comics, your life kind of permeates your act. Whatever is happening in your life is what's going on on stage. So if you're angry in your life, then that's going to be on stage. If you're looking for the guy that's just going to make you laugh”