Q: How do you like doing television and movies?Įsparza: To do stand-up comedy, you have to have an audience for that instant gratification. He didn’t even say “Hi” to anyone when he got on set, and he just looked around and told me, “You’re a funny mother. I have a small part, but Eddie Murphy told me I was funny in front of everyone.Įsparza: I was like, “whaaaaattttt?” I couldn’t believe it, dude. I worked with Eddie Murphy on a Netflix movie coming out in the future that Jonah Hill helped write and produce. Now I get to work with Paul Rodriguez.Įsparza: It’s awesome, man. Were there any others?Įsparza: Paul Rodriguez, Eddie Murphy and George Carlin were all people I listened to growing up. Q: You mentioned some comedians that influenced you. We used to listen to Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Paul Rodriguez and I would memorize everything they said.

I just didn’t know how and know where to start. I think it was after high school I realized I could do this.

Q: When did you first notice that you were funny and could make it a career?Įsparza: In second grade! No, I’m just kidding. We used to go see Cantinflas at the Million Dollar Theater. I thought they were very elegant and nice. Q: What was it like coming to America? Did it meet your expectations?Įsparza: I was little when I came, but I remember noticing that the movie theaters here had a roof. The whole movie theater was made out of cement, even the seating. When we would go to the movie theater, I remember there was no ceiling. I remember that it was so dusty that a water truck would come by at night and wet the streets. What are some of your memories from living there?Įsparza: I remember eating this fruit they don’t have in America called guamúchil, which tastes like gum.

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