Life is Short with Justin Long

Quarantine Check-In #2 👨‍⚕️🎷

Apr 4, 2020
In this lighthearted conversation, Jerry O'Connell, actor and saxophone novice, shares his experiences of homeschooling during lockdown. He opens up about the challenges and hilarities of family life in quarantine. The chat also features insights from Dr. Dave Kessler, who discusses his frontline work in New York hospitals, including the struggles with PPE shortages. Together, they explore the importance of community, humor, and staying connected while navigating these unprecedented times.
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ANECDOTE

Jerry's Citronella Collar Story

  • Jerry O'Connell shares a funny story about trying a dog bark citronella collar with his wife, which had a surprising effect on him rather than the dog.
  • They never used the collar on their dog after realizing its impact and eventually threw it away.
ANECDOTE

Homeschool Challenges with Kids

  • Jerry O'Connell struggles teaching his kids homeschool tasks, especially simple conversions.
  • One daughter humorously searches the whole question in Google instead of finding the direct answer.
INSIGHT

Limits of Antibody Testing

  • COVID-19 antibody tests that are highly specific confirm past infection when positive.
  • However, a negative test does not reliably rule out prior exposure due to lower sensitivity.
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