How many people do you know who have thrown up on the Scrambler or a carnival ride? A lot of people, is the answer.
Mike BirbigliaI feel like we can prove in real time the old trope that comedy is tragedy plus time.
Mike BirbigliaIt was a hard name having growing up as a child. Some kids would call me names like "Birbiglebug" and "Birbibliography" and "Faggot". Some were more clever than others.
Mike BirbigliaI couldn't recommend more that people put themselves in a situation where they can see a lot of work that they admire, and for free.
Mike BirbigliaMy writing process is very feedback based - I listen to the audience. I try to understand what's connecting, what's not connecting... and then rewrite, and rewrite, and rewrite. Chris Gethard and I have been on the road a lot together. When we get on the bus at night, we talk about the jokes that didn't work and the joke possibilities that could work. I think this is a little different from other writers.
Mike Birbiglia