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watching ‘new in town’ with my sister who has never seen any of his specials. his cadence and ability to see the ridiculousness in everyday life is so special to me. still haven’t watched ‘baby J’
Mar 3, 2024
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not a special technically and honestly new in town is my favorite but I thought I’d rec this instead cus who hasnt seen new in town, it’s top 3 specials of all time for me. But enough about that, this is a 20 minute set John did the year before he landed snl and it’s a bunch of material from his CD the top part but some of it is extended versions of those bits. really fascinating to see him where he was right before he lands snl and where he was as an artist. Any time im in a creative rut (specifically a Stand up rut) I’ll watch this and for some reason it lights a fire under me.
Sep 23, 2024
very basic answer i fear… i just love john mulaney. i like all his specials, but kid gorgeous has to be my favorite.
Sep 23, 2024
Probably some recency bias here (and he's not for everyone/rubs some the wrong way) but if it's possible to laugh out loud about addiction and recovery, our boy John is for you.
There's a bit in here about all the standups who came to his intervention that might be one of the funniest things I've ever seen. The level of self-awareness is (chef's kiss).
Jul 4, 2024
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love treating my shelves like an indie bookstore! the owner has fantastic taste and everything’s free
Mar 3, 2024
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being sincere is in, thinking you’re always the most interesting person in the room is OUT.
take the opportunity to learn from this random human you have crossed paths with at the function. make a big impact with a little, casual convo. what are they into? how did they get into their line of work? what did they eat that day? what is their biggest fear? (lol) small talk is only shallow if you let it be.
tell someone working in a super busy place that they’re doing great and you hope they get a breather soon. compliment an outfit you like when you see it. tell someone when you notice their beautiful smile. quick interactions =/= insignificant
Mar 4, 2024
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very satisfying to prolong the life of things in a world where not very many things are made to last. just applied renovating cream to my blundstones. cleaning my car, sewing up holes or tears in clothing, trimming the wicks of candles, and using slip-on covers for old books fall into this category too
Mar 11, 2024