
Jeff Hiller's Big Break Came In His 40s
Fresh Air
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From Church to Comedy: A Journey of Self-Discovery
This chapter chronicles the speaker's transformative journey from a supportive yet limiting religious background to finding their passion in improv comedy. They reflect on the challenges of being an aspiring gay pastor within an oppressive environment, and how their love for performance offered a new avenue for self-acceptance. Through humorous anecdotes and candid reflections on the entertainment industry, the speaker navigates feelings of inadequacy while celebrating the joy of creative expression.
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