Al Madrigal

I submitted my own piece based on a Congresswoman in Texas named Debbie Riddel who wanted to make an exemption for illegal immigrants who had domestic help jobs. Sent it in, they flew me out, read with Jon and he shook my hand and said welcome to the daily show. That plus a good 13 years of doing standup and various TV gigs. While very inclusive and open to suggestions, Jon is really the sole decision maker at the show. As he should be, his name is on it,

It'll most likely be the same as when the responsible kid's parents trust them with the house while they go on vacation. We might break into the liquor cabinet but we'll keep it small.

For sure. Mandvi almost got arrested on that one. That's a sign that you're pushing the boundries...when homeland security shows up.

Ahhh! NO they don't - they love it. I did a gun silencers piece with the nicest man, David Saylors. I was hoping he wouldn't be pissed...because it could have gone either way. Him and his wife loved it.

the staff here is incredible.

Mexican American Studies Ban.

Not much pisses me off...I'm easily annoyed. People try to be funny because they think that's what we're looking for. If you watch the show, that stuff never makes it on.

absolutely @ the DNC & RNC this past year. people ran to and away from us.

They're all pretty cool. Friends w/ Riggle, Wyatt, Schaal & Hodgman. Oliver might be one the hardest working funniest guys I've ever met. Colbert is a total bad ass.

I'm lactose intolerant.