When Mike Birbiglia tells a story, he tries to make it relatable to everyone in the audience – whether it’s tapping into his childhood anxiety, relating his clumsy attempts at self improvement or sharing his earnest fears about his aging parents. Mike’s new Netflix special is The Good Life. He shares with Rachel how he learns valuable lessons from writing jokes, and explains how found some peace.

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