#388. getting old, telling jokes & selling a TV special

Age: 68

Relationship Status: Married

Occupation: Comedian, Writer, Producer

Astrological Sign: Aries

If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do with it?

Sleep.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Not to take anything personal.

When have you felt most accepted?

When I am on stage, making people laugh.

When have you felt most supported?

Surrounded by my closest girlfriends.

Is there anything you are avoiding?

I’m not one to avoid things. I run to conflict like a moth to a flame.

Have you ever confronted a fear? How did it go?

I am working right now on letting go of any fears that I might have. It’s not easy.

What is one promise that you have kept to yourself?

That I would keep going regardless of the roadblocks.

What is one promise that you have kept to someone else?

To love and cherish them.

How do you cope with stress?

Walking in the park alone helps me reboot.

What is a moment you are most proud of?

When I sold my first TV special.

How do you celebrate yourself?

I don’t, I have to learn how to figure that one out.

What is something that you feel like you have to earn?

Respect.

What is something you feel like you are inherently worthy of?

Respect.

When was the last time you changed your mind?

In the old days I always had to be right in an argument; now I actually admit when I’m wrong.

Is there anything you wish you could take back?

I wish I was less hovering as a mom.

What does being true to yourself mean?

Not to do things because other people want me to. I do what I WANT

When do you feel in control?

When I’m onstage telling jokes.

When do you feel out of control?

When my anxiety starts up.

Finish this sentence: It’s my life and…

I’ll do what I damn please

BONUS: Tell me something good.

People are so afraid of getting old when it’s been a joy to age. I have a lot of aches and pains, but it’s certainly better than the alternative.