Otherppl with Brad Listi 836. Samantha Irby
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May 14, 2023 Bestselling author Samantha Irby shares her childhood experiences that shaped her sense of humor and how she used it as a defense mechanism. They discuss the challenge of balancing sadness and humor in writing and the difficulties of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. They also touch on health problems, the impact of Eddie Murphy's comedy, and the conflicts in the publishing industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Samantha Erby: Using Humor to Navigate Life
05:04 • 8min
Growing Up in Evanston
12:40 • 29min
The Missing Pages: Exploring Conflicts in the Book World
41:44 • 4min
The Impact of Eddie Murphy's Comedy
46:00 • 10min
Discussion on Health Problems and Invisible Diseases
56:06 • 4min
The Challenge of Balancing Sadness and Humor in Writing
01:00:28 • 26min
Challenges in LA's Entertainment Industry
01:26:49 • 13min