"I had a period of about seven years when I was drinking and doing drugs, and it was a very dark time. I'm lucky to be alive."

"I'm a big believer in the power of laughter. I think it's the best medicine."

"I'm a big fan of being honest. I think it's the best policy."

"I think if you're going to be a comedian, you have to be fearless."

"For that first week you lie to yourself, and tell yourself you can stop, and then your body kicks back and says, no, stop later. And then it took about three years, and finally you do stop."