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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.
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
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as an autobiographical book about comedy.


Angela Duckworth

73 snips
210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?
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as a book written by ![undefined]()

about his interviews with comedians.


Dan Harris

Judd Apatow

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Judd Apatow On: Panic Attacks, His Creative Process, And Why Comedians Are Often So Neurotic
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Rich Roll

Judd Apatow

26 snips
Judd Apatow On Comedy, Creativity, And Embracing Your Inner Weirdo
Mentioned by Judd Apatow while discussing his experience with panic attacks and how he learned to cope with them.

18 snips
You Can’t Keep It From Happening | How To Get Through Life's Most Difficult Situations
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as an example of a book that uses humor to cope with life's challenges.


Ryan Holiday

12 snips
Find a Way To Use It | Ask Daily Stoic
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while discussing the challenges of maintaining organization in a chaotic world.


Ryan Holiday

This Can’t Make You Worse | Ask Daily Stoic
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when discussing ![undefined]()

's new book.


Kara Swisher

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow, Texas, and Snap Inc.
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in the context of the impermanence of fame and the passage of time.


Ryan Holiday

It All Fades Away | Check Your Privilege, right?
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when recounting a story about David Letterman and his son.


Ryan Holiday

Their Needs Are So Modest
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as a collection of interviews with his favorite comedians, with proceeds going to a literacy and tutoring charity.

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow
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in the context of David Letterman's retirement and his son's reaction.


Ryan Holiday

Their Needs Are So Modest
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as an example of how having a child can positively impact one's work and life balance.


Ryan Holiday

Family Doesn’t Hold You Back
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in the introduction of the podcast.


Jon Favreau

"Jackasses v Jackson."