Journey from Upbringing to Success in the Entertainment Industry

The guest shares insights from their upbringing as one of the few African-American people of color with a Jewish mother and Haitian father, highlighting their mischievous behavior despite good grades. They discuss their early experiences with music, transition to acting in college, financial struggles in New York City in the 1970s, and the arduous journey from transitioning into stand-up comedy to finally finding success in the entertainment industry after years of hardship.