Bits are fake conversations comedians have because they are uncomfortable being vulnerable with other human beings in any way.

It's a fun uphill struggle, making health insurance as a comedian, actor, and author. But it's hard to explain to people how I make a living. In New York, most people know enough creative types that I make some sense. But when I'm talking to someone like my suburban cousins or my mom's friends, it doesn't always go smoothly.

The UCB has long been known as a hub of the best comedy in New York City, but it's never been the most well organized or cared for place in the world.

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