The speaker reflects on their late partner's dedication to transcendental meditation and its impact on her demeanor. They also discuss the challenges of creating a comedy special independently, the evolving landscape of comedy in the age of social media, and the dynamics of performing for an audience. The chapter delves into personal experiences with addiction, reflections on comparing oneself to others, and the guest's father's career in show business as a writer.
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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