This comedian shares how getting involved in the comedy scene in New York helped him transition from one-liner jokes to telling personal stories on stage.
The speaker talks about being one of the 12 or 13 guest hosts on The Daily Show, expressing their excitement and admiration for their fellow guest hosts and the opportunity to bring humor to politically charged topics.
The guest talks about auditioning for Freaks and Geeks when he was just 16 years old and how he got the audition through his stand up comedy agent. Judd Apatow, the producer of the show searched in every major city in North America for casting.
Former SNL cast members and hosts often struggle with watching the show after their tenure, as they are reminded of their experiences and possible comparisons to current performers. The rush and magic of performing in a live setting is unparalleled for them.
The speaker shares their experience of watching a police procedural and how they initially did not recognize Cate Blanchett on screen.