The James Altucher Show

Ep. 299 - Paul Reiser: Find What You’re Drawn To, Even if It’s Hard

Episode Summary

Why would anyone want to pursue a career in comedy? There are no benchmarks, no paychecks and definitely no guarantees. It’s too risky. Unless you have that pull... the one that tells you, "this is the right thing. This is what you're meant for."...

Episode Notes

Why would anyone want to pursue a career in comedy? There are no benchmarks, no paychecks and definitely no guarantees. It’s too risky. Unless you have that pull... the one that tells you, "this is the right thing. This is what you're meant for." Paul Reiser knew. And never looked back. That’s what I want for everyone listening to this podcast. That's what I hope for you.

 

Show Notes: some of Paul's work: "Stranger Things" "My Two Dads" "Mad About You" (Paul was in 160 episodes!) "Diner" Paul’s first appearance on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” in 1982! "There’s...Johnny!" (Paul wrote the Hulu Original Series) Paul also stars in the TV Series "Red Oaks," he describes it as Caddyshack meets "The Graduate"

Read Paul’s Books: "Couplehood" "Familyhood" "Babyhood"

Also Mentioned: "2000 Year Old Man Record"