![My childhood was lonely. Both my parents were away a lot, working, and the maid basically raised me. And I think that's where a lot of my comedy comes from. Not only was the maid very funny and witty, but when my mother came home I'd use humour to try and get her attention. If I made mommy laugh, then maybe everything would be all right. I think that's where it [my comedy] all started.](/assets/img/quote-photos/my-childhood-was-lonely-both-my-parents-were-away-a-lot-working-and-the-maid-b.jpg)
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