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Every book Mike Birbiglia recommended on podcasts
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, actor, and writer. During an appearance on SmartLess, Mike Birbiglia discussed and recommended several books related to comedy, performance, and health. He recommended Born Standing Up by Steve Martin, praising the memoir as one of the absolute best books about comedy and referencing it when discussing how to handle difficult audience members and hecklers during stand-up routines. He explained that Steve Martin's book, along with interviews the comedian gave over the years, provided the best advice for dealing with audiences gone wrong. Additionally, Mike Birbiglia recommended The Promise of Sleep by William C. Dement, noting that he frequently suggests the book to others when talking about navigating sleep issues and improving sleep hygiene. Through these recommendations, Mike Birbiglia offered listeners a look into the literary resources that influenced his approach to his craft as a comedian and his personal strategies for health and wellness, showcasing his appreciation for insightful memoirs and practical guides alike.
Books recommended by Mike Birbiglia
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Born Standing Up
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin is a memoir chronicling the author's formative years in stand-up comedy before he walked away from the stage at the peak of his career.
Recommended“oh my I mean great the great uh the giant I mean it's the the I mean honestly like borne standing up his book one of the best I read it”
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The Promise of Sleep
The Promise of Sleep by William C.
Recommended“and so I always recommend this book uh that was written uh years ago called the promise of sleep”
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Books Mike Birbiglia wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Birbiglia | SmartLess | 2024-01-15 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and then along the way I actually did I wrote a book that was Sleepwalk with me it was a chapter in the book Sleepwalk with Me and other painfully true stories it was just comedic essays about sort of painful”