“As artists, we'd all love to not be commercial - to not sell out to the full extent that we are able. But you do what you have to do to pay New York rent and continue to do what you feel strongly about.”

American comedian and writer, he rose to prominence in the 2000s through his sharp, self-deprecating stand-up and later became known for blending humor with deeply personal storytelling in works like *The New One* and *2014’s* *Mike Birbiglia: Live at the Comedy Cellar*. His writing often explores vulnerability and the absurdity of everyday life, earning praise for its authenticity and emotional resonance.