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Eddie Murphy was my guy for a long time. My first exposure to 'SNL' was his 'Best Of' VHS, and I would watch it over and over again. He was one of the few people on the show to play with the live elements and engage with the audience.

I'm trying to do what Eddie Murphy did for his generation. You have to show people, 'I'm different. I'm not just a comedian.' I'm trying to become a rock star.

Seeing the energy of 'SNL' made me want to be a part of it. If that was a job, I thought, that was the job I wanted. That was my plan. Comedy.

I used to sneak up to the 8th floor and watch Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo rehearsing 'Saturday Night Live' and could only wonder if I would ever have the chance to be funny. It took me five years to go up the two stories, but it is such a sense of fulfillment to be able to show what I can do on national television.

I still have a desire to do some sketch comedy. My dream is to be on 'SNL,' to host 'SNL.'

I never wanted to be that person who leaves 'SNL' and nothing happens.

I would love to stay at SNL forever. But you can't stay in the same place. People think you're a loser.

Eddie Murphy was the Michael Jordan of comedy. He had a full range of abilities.

I'd like to be remembered as good person and as one of the best comedians of my generation.