“Every human being can relate to wanting their thoughts and their feelings to be accepted and rewarded and validated. So in that way, a stand-up is similar to almost any profession. It's very simply just someone who wants to be heard and live authentically and express themselves.”

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.