“Over the years, I managed to develop this comedy career, went from opening act to headliner at comedy clubs, to playing concert halls, and had an off-Broadway show with 'Sleepwalk With Me.'”

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.