In the world of comedy, there's this: "If it's going badly, get off. If it's going well, get off". You can't argue with that either.

Most modern comedy is crap.

You're entering dangerous land when you start theorising about comedy.

There are only a few genres, horror and comedy, where you can get that immediate feedback from the audience. It's very gratifying when that's what you're going for, and you can hear the reactions in all the places that you intended.

I think what's dangerous [about comedy] is that you're coming into the room announcing your intentions.

I think journalism can come from anywhere, and comedy can certainly come from anywhere.

Most of what's tricky about comedy is the perception of it and the audience's expectation.

Comics know that they do best. They might not be best to rewrite to another person's comedy, but they know what is best for them. Luckily, I come from both a writing background - with 'Workaholics' - and I also act in what I've written.

Comedy can simultaneously allow you to dive headfirst into the world's pain and escape it.

Comedy can reach many more people than, say, a serious lecture on the topic. And comedy might just be the access point to reach people who want to be entertained and also learn something.