Mike Birbiglia

How many people do you know who have thrown up on the Scrambler or a carnival ride? A lot of people, is the answer.

I feel that marriage can lead to the ultimate rejection and failure and divorce and things we all fear.

My dad goes through war novels like I go through boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

I had siblings from South Asia, from East Asia, from depressed communities around America, and you know, we'd have long conversations.

What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people.

I think for any actor, for the roles they deeply, truly want? They always have to audition for them.