“A stand-up act is almost like a pool. You know what I mean? It's like a pool, and you're always skimming little leaves out of it, messing with the chlorine level, putting up umbrellas. You're trying to make one little stagnant body of water perfect. Whereas a late-night show is like a river, always moving forward.”

American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster

Pete Holmes is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. He has built a career across comedy and entertainment, moving between live performance, screen work, and audio projects. He is best known for his stand-up comedy and for his work in television, film, and podcasting. His work reflects a broad comic range, with material and appearances that draw on observational humor and everyday experience.