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THE ED MYLETT SHOW

SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO: How To Do The Hard Things

Feb 13, 2024
Sebastian Maniscalco, a master of comedy, discusses fatherhood and finding balance, the evolution of comedy in his career, working with Robert DeNiro, reflections on success and career momentum. The podcast also covers topics such as acting, insecurity, partnerships for personal development, navigating success, covering outdoor furniture, finding healing through comedy, and fan interactions.
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  • The podcast discusses the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance and the fear of losing momentum or relevance.
  • The speaker is in the process of trying to find a balance between enjoying their success and dealing with the responsibilities and pressures that come with it.

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Performing Stand-up Comedy

Before going on stage, the speaker feels a mixture of calmness and anxiety. They don't engage in any particular activities to pump themselves up. Walking to the stage, they reflect on whether they should be doing more or if their entrance is cool enough. Once on stage, they feel a bit uncomfortable due to the pressure of meeting expectations. They miss the days when nobody knew who they were and the element of surprise was greater. They constantly think about whether they're delivering thunder as loud as before.

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