I think Chappelle set the bar when he came out with his show. To be as great as him or greater you have to push it a little further - as long as there's substance in terms of the material.

I never wanted to limit myself to just impressions. I wanted to branch out and develop other parts of my game.

To sustain longevity, you have to evolve.

The average comedian is kind of an observer looking at everyday things that everyone could relate to and then trying to find the exaggeration in those things.

There's got to be structure and great comedy. When you start with that, everything else falls into place.

I think Chappelle set the bar when he came out with his show. To be as great as him or greater you have to push it a little further - as long as there's substance in terms of the material.

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

Because it's uncensored cable, I think we'll be able to do the kind of sketch comedy that really hasn't been seen before. We can actually finish jokes.

The best part about being a stand-up is the connection with the audience. There's nothing more gratifying then when you can make 300 people applaud and stand up - because that's all you.

That's where the money is, on the road.

I'm from the streets of New York. I know what tough talk sounds like.

Because its uncensored cable I think well be able to do the kind of sketch comedy that really hasnt been seen before. We can actually finish jokes.

A-Rod don't want to be the straw that stirs the drink. He want to be known as a fair guy who goes out and help a team to win a pennant. He's a great guy.

I learned from the shadow of a tree, that to and fro did sway against a wall: our shadow-selves, our influence, may fall where we ourselves can never be.

Design is about creating spaces for people to enjoy and of course, creating moments where you elevate the spirit, but 'design for good' is figuring out a program that not only creates better spaces, but creates jobs, creates new industry and really kind of raises the conversation about how we rebuild.

I love New York. It just reminds me of so many movies... I look up at buildings, and feel like Godzilla should be climbing up them or something.

I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life.

Life may have no meaning. Or even worse, it may have a meaning of which I disapprove.

Occasionally, a young catcher is born with a backup's soul. Bob Montgomery was on the Red Sox opening day roster for the entire 1970s, yet he never had more than 254 at-bats in a season.

I went to Phoenix, Arizona for 'Angel Unchained,' and they'd hire the bike gang from Phoenix to be extras in the movie.

I was a very romantic, overly dramatic young lady, which served me well as a songwriter. Especially as someone who had to focus on lyrics and melody, because if you're a dramatic and romantic person, lyrics come easy, and you turn every single short-term relationship into the biggest 'Romeo-and-Juliet' story ever.

Is the universe 'elegant,' as Brian Greene tells us? Not as far as I can tell, not the usual laws of particle physics, anyway. I think I might find the universal principles of String Theory most elegant - if I only knew what they were.

Law is mind without reason.

It took less time to build 'Instagram' than it did for me to get my work visa. The app was an instant hit, and Facebook agreed to acquire the startup for about $1 billion in April 2012.

Kate Moss is small and not necessarily model dimensions but she has that special something.

The settlers do not have a problem with the leftists but, rather, with Israelis who like settlers: Israelis who are unconcerned by the fact that national-religious youngsters are overtaking our elite units. Such Israelis actually appreciate the settlers for that.

My hockey is good, but my ice skating is terrible. It's a bit of a mess to watch!

I live by the 80/20 rule: I'm 80 percent healthy, and then 20 percent indulgent.

The sneaker comes from sports, but it's couture now. It's not made in Asia: it's made in my little village in Italy. I can customize everything. I use silk and diamonds and crystals. I think my sneakers have a lot of good vibrations.

There is no controversy within science over the core proposition of evolutionary theory.

Potential just means you ain't done it yet.

Sometimes if you expose your vulnerability, someone else will feel comforted. It's like we're all in this boat together.

In order to land a punch, you need to bring your fingers together into a fist. We need to join all of our forces together. That is the only way that we can win.

I learned that if you're going to be a troublemaker, you don't want a ton of witnesses, because there's inevitable fallout from living like you're in 'Lord of the Flies.'

Many people want to scale back their working hours as they near the end of their careers, but not necessarily to give up work altogether.

If you do one thing a day, make it a headstand. It's the king of all postures and has so many benefits. It helps me sleep better and focus.