How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Mae Martin - 'Everything I do is about proving those high school bullies wrong.'
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Apr 9, 2025 
Mae Martin, a Canadian comedian and star of Netflix's Feel Good, shares candid insights into their journey through comedy, addiction, and self-acceptance. They chat about the importance of vulnerability in creativity and how personal experiences shape their art. Expect laughs as Mae reflects on high school bullies, their obsession with escape rooms, and navigating gender identity. The conversation blends humor with depth, focusing on the intricacies of mental health and the joy of being true to oneself.
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Failing High School
- Mae Martin failed out of high school, partly due to exhaustion from performing comedy gigs at night.
- They found traditional schooling torturous and struggled with the rigid structure.
Unconventional Upbringing
- Mae Martin's parents, former hippies, fostered her creativity with unconventional experiences like six-month road trips across Europe.
- This upbringing encouraged her to forge her own path, even though her parents were initially upset by her pursuit of comedy and drug use.
Early Drug Use
- Mae Martin started using drugs like weed and cocaine as a teenager, partly due to being in adult environments for comedy.
- They now believe their drug use might have been linked to self-medicating for undiagnosed ADHD, as stimulants helped them feel more grounded.