Angela Barnes on the continual winter of Persistent Depressive Disorder
How We Live Now with Katherine May
The Anxieties and Fears of Stand-Up Comedians
The speaker reflects on the anxiety and fear of potentially failing at any job they undertake. They find solace in the fact that everyone in their line of work shares similar worries. They stress the normality of fearing an unresponsive audience, particularly as a stand-up comedian. They highlight the driving force of fear and adrenaline in their profession, emphasizing the recurring concern of 'dying on stage' as a comedian. The speaker finds stand-up comedy appealing as it allows them to confront their anxiety in a way that doesn't necessarily reflect their true self in social situations.
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