A lot of times people will have after-parties or try and host an event for comedians, and they misunderstand us. They think it should be wild and crazy, or loud music, and comedians are typically pretty mellow people that just want to talk to each other. I think it would be highly unusual to find comedians who want to be at a loud, crowded party.
Tig NotaroI can't imagine just dusting my pants off and going about my life like, "Phew! I sure made it through a tough spot, now where am I headed?" I feel more of an obligation to be helpful.
Tig NotaroWhen I couldn't get ahold of cigarettes, I'd roll coffee grounds into typing paper and smoke that and then vomit.
Tig NotaroIt's not the child's responsibility to teach the parent who they are. It's the parent's responsibility to learn who the child is.
Tig NotaroAs soon as I say I'm from Texas people say, "Oh, I'm sure the school was horrible" and they picture me wearing some barrel and suspenders and people are bucktoothed and ignoring me. But that's not the case. I just had zero interest. I wanted to finish my research in the woods or play guitar or go have a cigarette.
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