I don’t think, ‘Gee, I’d like to dress this person.’ There was a picture in Us magazine. It was a jersey dress, and Courtney Love was wearing it. I have this thing about Courtney Love, this funny worship. less than 1 minute read
I always find it kind of embarrassing, kind of funny, and kind of exciting. In New York I’m recognized a lot, although nobody says anything. You know, they stare at you just a second too long. But in Paris it’s not as commonplace to be recognized. less than 1 minute read
So I’m not worried about the emotions I carry with me, because I’m happy that I have them I think it’s good for the work I do. The emotions that are not healthy are the ones you hold inside, like anger. less than 1 minute read
People ask ‘do you make a conscious effort not to swear?’ - if you’re doing silly stuff you’re not tempted to put swearing in. All the comics from my childhood, who were funny without swearing, were the people that influenced me. What I do is quite traditional anyway. less than 1 minute read
As a writer, or as a filmmaker, you have to present yourself, and part of what yourself is is what you’re interested in, or what you think is funny, or what you think is sad, or what you think is horrible. less than 1 minute read
My father was always a straight-up funny guy. He was silly. He was my inspiration. less than 1 minute read
I sometimes lie awake at night trying to think of something funny that Richard Nixon said. less than 1 minute read
If Joy Behar or Sherri Shepherd was a dude, they’d be off TV. They’re not funny enough for dudes. What if Roseanne Barr was a dude? Think we’d know who she was? less than 1 minute read
Maybe I’m delusional but I’m usually funny. It’s not 100% but I have a pretty good batting average. less than 1 minute read
