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Sick in the Head

Conversations About Life and Comedy
Book • 2015
Sick in the Head is a comprehensive and personal collection of interviews conducted by Judd Apatow with some of the most influential figures in comedy.

The book spans Apatow's entire adult life and includes conversations with comedy legends like Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, and Steve Martin, as well as contemporaries such as Seth Rogen, Amy Schumer, and Chris Rock.

It delves into topics such as creativity, ambition, neediness, generosity, spirituality, and the joy of making people laugh.

The interviews provide back-of-the-club stories and insights into the lives and careers of these comedians, making it a valuable resource for comedy enthusiasts and anyone interested in the craft of comedy.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by Angela Duckworth as an autobiographical book about comedy.
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Mentioned by Judd Apatow while discussing his experience with panic attacks and how he learned to cope with them.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of a book that uses humor to cope with life's challenges.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday while discussing the challenges of maintaining organization in a chaotic world.
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Mentioned by Kara Swisher when discussing Judd Apatow 's new book.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of the impermanence of fame and the passage of time.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when recounting a story about David Letterman and his son.
Their Needs Are So Modest
Mentioned by Judd Apatow as a collection of interviews with his favorite comedians, with proceeds going to a literacy and tutoring charity.
Judd Apatow
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of David Letterman's retirement and his son's reaction.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of how having a child can positively impact one's work and life balance.
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Mentioned by Jon Favreau in the introduction of the podcast.
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