On with Kara Swisher Comedian Tig Notaro on Laughing Through Grief
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Dec 1, 2025 
Tig Notaro, a multi-talented comedian, actor, and producer, shares her journey through grief following the loss of her friend, spoken word poet Andrea Gibson. She discusses creating a documentary, 'Come See Me in the Good Light', to celebrate Andrea’s life and humor. Tig reflects on her own battles with cancer and how those experiences shaped her views on grief. Their conversation touches on the evolution of comedy, the importance of personal narratives on stage, and Tig's exciting plans for an all-lesbian action film.
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How The Documentary Began
- Tig met Andrea backstage in 2001 and was struck by their roller-coaster performances that mixed humor and raw poetry.
- She and friends later discussed producing Andrea's podcast which led to the idea of a full documentary about their life and illness.
Sundance Surprise Trip
- The filmmakers finished a version of the film and submitted it to Sundance so Andrea could possibly see it before dying.
- Andrea and Meg unexpectedly made it to Sundance, and the crew spent the festival quietly with them at an Airbnb.
Curate Your Life Intentionally
- Curate your life by asking which commitments and people deserve your time and attention.
- Actively choose presence and make concrete changes to live the life you want instead of defaulting to busy routines.
