The chapter delves into the speaker's past struggles with identity crises, addiction, and family issues, including their mother's battle with alcoholism. They discuss their journey into comedy and theater, influenced by societal validation and the insights of a therapist. The conversation also reflects on the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst personal struggles and the impact of family dynamics on self-discovery.
It’s been a long time since Dan St. Germain had his first big gig as an opener with Marc in Sacramento. As the years have gone by, Dan took a few breaks from standup, worked as a writer on several TV series, dealt with the heartbreak of a declining parent, and struggled with sobriety. Dan tells Marc how he managed to pull things together, get clean and self-release his latest comedy special.
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