Funnyman Jerry Seinfeld has credited Scientology with making him a better performer. The 53-year-old comedian was taught the basics of the controversial religion nearly 30 years ago by a pal, and although he hasn't become a Scientologist, he has incorporated aspects of its teachings into his performance. He tells U.S. magazine Parade, "In my early years of stand-up, it was very helpful. I took a couple of courses. One of them was in communication, and I learned some things about communication that really got my act going. "It helped me onstage to understand how you have to invade the space of the audience a little bit...Not too much, because then it's obnoxious. But you can't be short of them either, or you won't control them."