“I think there's something so funny about Ram Dass. I was lucky enough to sit across from him at dinner once, and I got up the courage to tell him that he was my favorite comedian. Even though he's not a comic, he talks about showbiz in a certain way and understands that there's a presentation to it.”

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.