There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor. When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’

Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it’s hard to turn away. Then, of course, you’re hooked and you have to learn how to survive in the business.

My son says I never tell stories about anyone who’s living.

My father helped me leave. He said, ‘It’s all out there, it’s not here.’

I always plan dinner first thing in the morning. That’s the only way I can get through the day, having a specific meal to look forward to at night.

Everything my mother made had to cook for 80 hours, and when she made matzoh balls she didn’t know fluffy. Everything sank.

When I get up in the morning, I have to decide what I’m going to have for dinner or I can’t get through the day.

Let’s face it: It’s difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.

As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.

One thing I’ve never said in my whole life is, ‘Let’s have dinner at a Japanese restaurant.’