The Gist Jesse Eisenberg: "Marv Albert Is My Therapist"
Nov 29, 2025
Jesse Eisenberg, the talented actor and author, shares insights on his short story collection, *Bream Gives Me Hiccups*. He humorously discusses the 'creek vs. crick' debate and why a child restaurant critic unveils adult hypocrisies. Eisenberg reveals his preference for writing dialogue and his quirky spreadsheet comparing his performances with Paul Newman. He also explains how his anthropology studies fuel his eavesdropping habits. They even perform a hilarious sketch, 'Marv Albert Is My Therapist,' blending sportscasting with therapy.
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Child Critic Origin Story
- Jesse Eisenberg recounts writing a nine-year-old restaurant critic after seeing a child debate sushi at Nobu Malibu.
- He turned a gag into a full character and arc that reveals adult hypocrisies.
Children Reveal Adult Hypocrisy
- Eisenberg argues children spot hypocrisies adults accept as social dressing.
- A child's direct worldview can expose adult compromises more clearly than an adult narrator.
Dialogue Over Description
- Most stories in the collection read like dialogue rather than descriptive prose.
- Eisenberg prefers interior monologue and character reactions over describing sunsets.
