US "pianist, comedian".
He combines music with humor to create musical satire; guest with major symphonies.
I know [canned music] makes chickens lay more eggs and factory workers produce more. But how much more can they get out of you on an elevator?
"Humor [is] something that thrives between man's aspirations and his limitations. There is more logic in humor than in anything else. Because, you see, humor is truth."
"In my youth, I wanted to be a great pantomimist -- but I found I had nothing to say."
"When an opera star sings her head off, she usually improves her appearance."
"If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that's my reward."