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 would say that I love pizza so much that sometimes I eat pizza while I'm eating pizza. Like, I'm so content with myself with how it's going that I'm like, 'I should do this more,' not realizing that the mouth is full. I'm just cramming pizza into my mouth. Mike Birbiglia contentcrameat share on social
I was raised Catholic, and then I kind of wandered away somewhere in high-school. I never got confirmed, which is a big deal. Mike Birbiglia bigcatholicconfirm Change image and share on social
Someone gave me a piece of advice once, my first manager Lucien Hold. He said, 'If you do stand-up about your own life, no one can steal it.' I always thought that was the best piece of advice. Mike Birbiglia advicegivehold Change image and share on social
I have a following, but it's small. I have this level of fame where people spot me in the airport, consistently, but they always think they're the only one who ever has. People will think they win a prize when they recognize me. Mike Birbiglia airportconsistentlyfame share on social
I always try to attack the most honest issues I can in my comedy. Mike Birbiglia attackcomedyhonest Change image and share on social
I've become good friends with Lena Dunham, and the thing I had in common with Lena when I was 24 is I was as ambitious as she was. What we don't have in common is that I was not as talented. My voice was not as clearly defined. Mike Birbiglia ambitiouscommondefine share on social
The moment I walk into a room, I have kind of like the Terminator's tracking system for where the food is, and I can get there immediately. Mike Birbiglia foodimmediatelykind Change image and share on social
After I perform 'My Girlfriend's Boyfriend,' it takes a lot out of me emotionally; and, at the end of it, I feel like I know the audience and the audience knows me. It's this weird unspoken bond that we'll kind of always have with each other. Mike Birbiglia audiencebondboyfriend share on social
I've yet to write a stand-up show that isn't autobiographical. Mike Birbiglia autobiographicalhaveshow Change image and share on social
