Getting to share the stories in my head with other people and have them enjoy those stories, and having them come to see my characters as real. That's so cool.

One of the best parts of being a writer means that researching all kinds of cool stuff actually counts as work!

I always send new writers to 'Writer's Digest Books' line-up of how-to books. I read them all when I was starting out, and they were very helpful.

When people come to see my stand-up, they get a chance to see my characters interact with each other.

When you're the opener, you're the guy getting the crowd warmed up. But when you're the headliner, you're the main dude. People come to see you, and you have to deliver. It's a cool position to be in.

I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.