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Posted inNews & Politics

How I Made It in Comedy: Interviews with David Sedaris, Bob Odenkirk, Robert Smigel, Allison Silverman, and Harold Ramis

by Mike Sacks July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

How I Made It in Comedy: Interviews with David Sedaris, Bob Odenkirk, Robert Smigel, Allison Silverman, and Harold Ramis, excerpted from “And Here’s the Kicker: Conversations With 21 Top Humor Writers on Their Craft”

Posted inNews & Politics

How I Made It in Comedy: David Sedaris

by Mike Sacks July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

Interview with David Sedaris excerpted from “And Here’s the Kicker” by Mike Sacks

Bob Odenkirk
Posted inNews & Politics

How I Made It in Comedy: Bob Odenkirk

by Mike Sacks July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

Interview with Bob Odenkirk excerpted from “And Here’s the Kicker” by Mike Sacks

Robert Smigel
Posted inNews & Politics

How I Made It in Comedy: Robert Smigel

by Mike Sacks July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

Interview with Robert Smigel excerpted from “And Here’s the Kicker” by Mike Sacks

Allison Silverman
Posted inNews & Politics

How I Made It in Comedy: Allison Silverman

by Mike Sacks July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

Interview with Allison Silverman excerpted from “And Here’s the Kicker” by Mike Sacks

Harold Ramis
Posted inNews & Politics

How I Made It in Comedy: Harold Ramis

by Mike Sacks July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

Interview with Harold Ramis excerpted from “And Here’s the Kicker” by Mike Sacks

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