than that clown mask you've had welded on your head. you used to look your age, now you don't even look your species. >> the first time i saw him perform i was like, oh, standup is a sport. he was so intense, and he was so quick. he didn't wait for anyone to laugh. >> this guy writes so many jokes before the show it's not even funny. it's unbelievable. it's kind of what we do here, dennis. comedy writers. >> you're the guy at school who did all the homework and asked if there was anymore to do. >> that's a good point. if you would try some comedy writing -- >> i got to know greg doing tough crowd, his takes on the topics were more insightful, more concise, funnier than anything i could come up with. i loved it. >> what was so great about greg, which would be really helpful today, is an intellectual, contrarian working class point of view. >> will there ever be a candidate that can relate to both races?