"I'm closer to Bob Newhart than Rodney Dangerfield." — Jim Gaffigan

Comics write to their point of view. If you're an exceedingly irreverent comedian, you've got to see where that point of view fits or produces the most funny.

I've always wanted to be an actor. I've never planned on the acting and the stand-up feeding each other; they've always been separate desires.

Ever read a book that changed your life? Me neither.

I'm from Indiana. I know what you're thinking, Indiana... Mafia. But in Indiana it's not like New York where everyone's like, 'We're from New York and we're the best' or 'We're from Texas and we like things big' it's more like 'We're from Indiana and we're gonna move.'

When people look and decide they have nothing in common with me - I'm 43, balding, blond, whatever - there's something absolutely invigorating about winning them over. Even if it's eight people from Sweden who don't understand what I'm talking about.

There's something about being a parent that has, I think, made me a better comedian.

Comedians kind of write what comes to them. You can give yourself little assignments, but it's what inspires you.

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I'm closer to Bob Newhart than Rodney Dangerfield.