Comedians and toddlers might be the only groups of people who can disrupt a list so badly that it creates a "we are all in this together" mentality "strap in and let's see where this goes" ride.

What Happens When You Co-Host a Room Before You've Earned It

I was delighted to co-host with Jimmy in the big room at One Star.

The Long, Winding, Completely Unnecessary Road to a Punchline

Another comic, also smoking, told us this room used to be packed with comedians who came in from all over. This room was a rite of passage. "Don't judge it by tonight," he said. "Just remember you did a few minutes here—and come back."