I've read that Steven Wright's style was born out of genuine nervousness. Mike Birbiglia beargenuinehave Change image and share on social
Louis C.K. directs his show, which is very much like a series of short films. Mike Birbiglia directfilmlouis Change image and share on social
The thing with film is that it's so wide-reaching compared to comedy. When I release my comedy special, half a million people will see it. If I release a movie, five to ten million people will see it. Mike Birbiglia comedycomparefilm Change image and share on social
Directing a movie is a little bit like being back in student government and putting on the homecoming dance. You're like, 'You put up the streamers, and you hire the DJ, and you get the punch bowl.' Some people are just like, 'This dance sucks.' And you're like, 'No no, this dance is awesome!' You have to be really positive. Mike Birbiglia awesomebackbite share on social
With a monologue, you can be unendingly elliptical. Mike Birbiglia ellipticalmonologueunendingly Change image and share on social
Comedy is tragedy plus time, but the time is different for everybody. Mike Birbiglia comedytimetragedy Change image and share on social
Essentially, retweets are like laughs. Mike Birbiglia essentiallylaughretweets Change image and share on social
Shooting a movie isn't good for a sleep disorder. Mike Birbiglia disordergoodmovie Change image and share on social