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Comedians are not usually actors, but imitations of actors.

If you look at shows like 'Def Comedy Jam' in its heyday, there were so many really funny, talented black comics that never would have gotten on that show because they just weren't doing comedy that fit that mold.

Professional comedians, surprisingly, have a lack of humor. They're insensitive to the insanity of our times.

Comedians are sometimes resentful of their writers. Probably because it's hard for giant egos to admit you need anyone but yourself to be what you are.

I know how to be funny to black audiences.

The Internet has done nothing but good for comedy all around. Comedians no longer have to rely on TV execs and club owners deciding if they are funny or not.

Comedians... they're different from actors. There's more ego there. They create the whole thing, I guess, so they're more precious.

The really good stand up comedians can be angry but relatable, and they have interestingly humanizing personalities. Their observational skills are far greater than mine, so I'll just stick to reading lines off a page.

Let's face it, the great comedians now that are handicapped in the looks department are tremendous writers.

The tragedy for comedians is there's nothing more they want than to be liked. We desperately seek approval. It's almost like a personality disorder you can do as a job.