I use a Bruce Lee technique: 'The way of no way.' He had the idea that he would learn everything, so that whoever he had to fight, he could improvise anything. The best way of starting a gig is just to not think of anything - to clear your mind, not in an empty Zen state, but more just to go on and see where you go.

My stand-up is quite good now, people say. It's just like a big conversation each time. Every gig is a rehearsal.

If there is a God, his plan is very similar to someone not having a plan.

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