Mike Birbiglia (born June 20, 1978) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director. Read full biography of Mike Birbiglia →
When I met my wife, I was a working comic, so the first week we went out, she saw me perform, and it was very clear what I do.
When I moved to New York, I was wide-eyed. I was nice to everyone, which comedians hate.
You know the quickest way to get comedians to hate you? Do Letterman at age 24.
Backup dancers are completely respectable. They're the studio musicians of dance.
Comedy unites, it doesn't divide!
Dopamine is a chemical released in your brain and your body when you sleep that paralyzes your body so you don't act out your dreams.
Essentially, retweets are like laughs.
Everything about starting out in comedy is pride-swallowing, from handing out fliers to bombing in front of audiences.
Film is so immersive.
Fortunately, I don't talk about politics on stage.
I almost can't even put to words how happy I am that I got married.
I consider Lena Dunham a comedian.
I couldn't recommend more that people put themselves in a situation where they can see a lot of work that they admire, and for free.
Mike Birbiglia (born June 20, 1978) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director.