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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

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Angela Duckworth
as an autobiographical book about comedy.
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210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?
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Dan Harris
as a book written by
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Judd Apatow
about his interviews with comedians.
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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
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Judd Apatow
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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.
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You Can’t Keep It From Happening | How To Get Through Life's Most Difficult Situations
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Ryan Holiday
as an example of a book that uses humor to cope with life's challenges.
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Find a Way To Use It | Ask Daily Stoic
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Ryan Holiday
while discussing the challenges of maintaining organization in a chaotic world.
This Can’t Make You Worse | Ask Daily Stoic
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Kara Swisher
when discussing
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Judd Apatow
's new book.
Judd Apatow, Texas, and Snap Inc.
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of the impermanence of fame and the passage of time.
It All Fades Away | Check Your Privilege, right?
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Ryan Holiday
when recounting a story about David Letterman and his son.
Their Needs Are So Modest
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Judd Apatow
as a collection of interviews with his favorite comedians, with proceeds going to a literacy and tutoring charity.
Judd Apatow
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of David Letterman's retirement and his son's reaction.
Their Needs Are So Modest
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Ryan Holiday
as an example of how having a child can positively impact one's work and life balance.
Family Doesn’t Hold You Back
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Jon Favreau
in the introduction of the podcast.
"Jackasses v Jackson."

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