Being funny, it turns out, is like being a bank. It's a confidence trick. As long as everyone believes in you, you are fine.
“The Simpsons can go anywhere in the world and not worry about any budgetary issues. However, even when the show has had its run, I think the characters can go on in perpetuity.”
“Now I'm just known as McDreamy, I've lost all identity as Patrick Dempsey, I'm now McDreamy.”