“The easiest thing to do is put someone in a file of somebody you already know. 'Hey, you remind me of Sam Kinison' or 'You remind me of Richard Pryor.' That's fine, because I know that's the process. Eventually, my own file will be created.”

Honduran-American comedian, writer, and actor

Carlos Mencia, born Ned Arnel Mencia, is a Honduran-American comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for his politically charged stand-up and for hosting Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia from 2005 to 2008. His comedy often draws on race relations, Latin American culture, criminal justice, and social class. Around the time his show was canceled, several comedians accused him of plagiarism and of stealing jokes.