Writing & Comedy with Daniel Mallory Ortberg-Lavery, NYT Bestselling Author

• Daniel talks about the “Untitled Goose Game” he’s playing on Nintendo Switch (1:30)
• Origin: Daniel’s upbringing and origin story (2:40)
• On fame: Is it difficult to be well-known? (10:00)
• Daniel talks about his transition and how it’s influenced his work (11:20)
• Technique: Daniel discusses his technique in comedy and writing (18:20)
• Drawing unexpected but feasible associations/comparisons for comedic effect (23:48)
• Comedy as natural talent vs. learned skill/technique (26:06)
• Daniel’s upcoming book (29:25)
• Random personal question time: “Where do you go after you die?” (31:50)
• Ezra’s happiest moment and the movie Melancholia (33:30)

Pre-order Daniel’s upcoming book Something That May Shock and Discredit You here. See Daniel’s Instagram here!

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