Dont bite it yet.

Hes actually taken so many bites that he needs some water, and a new sheet.

And Schaffer recalls that same confidence being on display during their initial conversations.

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Im thinking, Imagine having that level of confidence.

Thats an insane person.

And thats really the engine of the show; hes like Don Quixote with a fro.

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In the years since, hes seen his rap career flourish with a No.

(Bieber is amongDavesA-list music cameos.)

Now its given him a fertile and familiar playground for a show.

My life is so much more inherently interesting because I am a rapper, he says.

I travel the world and rap for thousands of people with my friends.

And a rock star he is.

The fact that there are jokes shouldnt discredit the level of music that is being made, Burd says.

I dont like being labeled as comedy rap, because it has a negative connotation to it.

Im a rappers rapper.

And Burd is putting his life of full display.

And its also why I know its really funny.

Like, objectively I can sit back and understand how funny it is.

I dont do things to shock people for shock value.

Burd is far from alone onDave.

Obviously, he had never acted, but neither had I.

And I just knew he could.

And I love that weve realized that together.

Ive never been more proud of anyone than I am of GaTa.

Like, Im more proud of him than I am myself.

Im so happy that I get to pay him back and let him thrive.

What are your favorite comedies from the last five years?

he asks, before bringing up series likeCurb Your Enthusiasm,Silicon Valley,Girls, andHigh Maintenance.

And yet, there are moments that could make you cry and feel something.

1: Chase your dreams.

But dont bite them yet.