Even when I was an engineer, I was a comic on my job. At birthday and holiday parties, I was the one scheduling and emceeing. If you work on your gift, and you're good, it will shine through.

I have a fear of being broke. That's what I have a fear of. I'm not kidding.

I'm hearing from fans about how they got out of an abusive relationship. That's why I tell people you've got to watch 'The Real.' We are about comedy and inspiration, but personal moments come up, and people are moved by it.

At my job, my manager had a massive heart attack; we had layoffs. It made me realize that nothing is certain, nothing is for sure, and if I'm going to make a move, I gotta make a move now.

I did all this standup comedy in college, and from that point on, I tried to develop myself and get my name back out there.

I worked harder at my craft, and it took some time, but here I am today doing what I want to do, which is entertain people.