Chapter

Insecurity and Seeking Validation
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33:01 - 38:44 (05:42)

A conversation about insecurity and the desire for validation, especially as it relates to creativity and social status.

Clips
The speaker shares a funny anecdote about mistaking Leonardo DiCaprio for a guy in a bear suit from the movie The Revenant, and discusses a YouTube video of the guys preparing to shoot it.
33:01 - 34:20 (01:18)
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Humor
Summary

The speaker shares a funny anecdote about mistaking Leonardo DiCaprio for a guy in a bear suit from the movie The Revenant, and discusses a YouTube video of the guys preparing to shoot it.

Chapter
Insecurity and Seeking Validation
Episode
"Jenny Slate"
Podcast
SmartLess
The fear of not being liked or approved by an audience can be crippling for performers.
34:21 - 36:02 (01:40)
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Performance Anxiety
Summary

The fear of not being liked or approved by an audience can be crippling for performers. Finding a balance between an adversarial relationship and being a teammate with the audience can help in overcoming this fear.

Chapter
Insecurity and Seeking Validation
Episode
"Jenny Slate"
Podcast
SmartLess
Comedian Jim Jefferies discusses stand-up comedy and challenges the interviewer's ability to do it.
36:02 - 36:24 (00:21)
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Stand-up comedy
Summary

Comedian Jim Jefferies discusses stand-up comedy and challenges the interviewer's ability to do it.

Chapter
Insecurity and Seeking Validation
Episode
"Jenny Slate"
Podcast
SmartLess
Actress and comedian Jenny Slate talks about her career and finding her own voice, including her popular character Marcel the Shell.
36:24 - 38:44 (02:19)
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Jenny Slate
Summary

Actress and comedian Jenny Slate talks about her career and finding her own voice, including her popular character Marcel the Shell.

Chapter
Insecurity and Seeking Validation
Episode
"Jenny Slate"
Podcast
SmartLess