“I listened to this interview once with Jerry Seinfeld that really influenced my comedy and all of my writing, which is that when you're starting out in comedy, it's the audience that tells you what's funny about you. And you need to listen to that and make a note of that.”

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.