Question: Part of what you do as a big cheese [Vice President, Programming and General Manager]at Comedy is spotting new comic talent. Go ahead and brag. Tell us what great talents you've discovered.
Answer: Brie and Camembert.
Q: There is a rumour floating around that Comedy will give just about anyone their own show. What's up with that?
A: When The Comedy Network launched, we made a commitment to give many of the comedic talent in this country a shot on TV. And that's what we will continue to do. Line starts to the left.
Q: Mansbridge or Robertson?
A: Bullard.
Q: What did your former career as an accountant teach you about comedy?
A: Debits are funnier than credits.
Q: What's wrong with the CBC? (One sentence, please.)
A: Creative excellence struggles against bureaucratic politics -- and usually loses.
Q: You're a funny guy, Ed. Give us your best knock-knock joke.
A: You start.
Q: We hear you are pals with Tom Green. Just wondering... what does someone buy for Tom Green and Drew Barrymore as a wedding present?
A: A pet raccoon.