Funny You Should Mention Funny You Should Mention - T.J. Miller
Apr 18, 2025
Comedian T.J. Miller, known for his roles in Silicon Valley and Deadpool, joins the conversation to share his distinctive view of comedy as jazz on a flaming trampoline. He opens up about his extraordinary experience with brain surgery, juxtaposing the gravity of a 10% fatality rate with humor. T.J. explores the interplay between neurosurgery and comedy, revealing how he uses laughter to navigate life’s challenges. The discussion also touches on unexpected culinary experiments, showcasing the fun side of food and personal anecdotes that blend humor with resilience.
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Managing Sleep Without Feeling Tired
- T.J. Miller explained that due to his brain injury, he doesn't feel tired and must rely on physical symptoms to know when to sleep.
- He developed a routine to recognize signs like yawning and eye itching to manage sleep despite lack of tiredness.
Use Physical Signs to Sleep
- To manage lack of natural tiredness after brain injury, watch for physical fatigue signs like yawning or itchy eyes.
- Once these symptoms appear, go lie down and close your eyes to facilitate sleep.
Invisible Disabilities Explained
- T.J. Miller highlighted the concept of "invisible disability" with brain injuries that affect memory and cognition but are not outwardly visible.
- He emphasized how such disabilities are misunderstood, similar to expecting a wheelchair user to walk on command.