Once you start writing something obsessively, it's almost like someone has to rip it from your hands in order for you to put it down. Mike Birbiglia handobsessivelyorder Change image and share on social
I actually wasn't really the class clown growing up. The class clown was always the mean guy who walked up and was like, 'You're fat. You're gay. I'm outta here!' I was always more kind of awkward and introspective. Mike Birbiglia awkwardclassclown share on social
I listened to this interview once with Jerry Seinfeld that really influenced my comedy and all of my writing, which is that when you're starting out in comedy, it's the audience that tells you what's funny about you. And you need to listen to that and make a note of that. Mike Birbiglia audiencecomedyfunny share on social
When I was starting out, I thought I would go into comedy and there would be a mentor, like the Philip Seymour Hoffman character in 'Almost Famous,' in my life, and there just wasn't. It was really frustrating for me because I desired that so much. Mike Birbiglia charactercomedydesire share on social
There are comedians who focus on everything that is external. They focus on politics and the news, what's going on in that city and that night. Mike Birbiglia citycomedianexternal Change image and share on social
How many people do you know who have thrown up on the Scrambler or a carnival ride? A lot of people, is the answer. Mike Birbiglia answercarnivallot Change image and share on social
I like 'Donnie Darko;' it's a cool take on dreams and sleep. Mike Birbiglia cooldarkodonnie Change image and share on social
I am diagnosed with what's called 'REM behavior disorder.' As far as the disorder goes, there's no cure, but it's going pretty well as far as these things go. I see a sleep doctor, take medication, etc. Mike Birbiglia behaviorcallcure share on social
I feel that marriage can lead to the ultimate rejection and failure and divorce and things we all fear. Mike Birbiglia divorcefailurefear Change image and share on social
When I moved to New York, I was wide-eyed. I was nice to everyone, which comedians hate. Mike Birbiglia comedianeyehate Change image and share on social