Started out in stand-up comedy in 1986 at The Comedy Works,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was half of a duo with the late
Rick Roman. Dropped out of Temple University.
Moved to Los Angeles in 1994. Met actor
Jay Johnston through their mutual
friend,
Adam McKay, and created a
live sketch show called "The Skates", which led to his being hired on
HBO's
Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995).