#563: Sarah Silverman — The Joy of Being Alone, Becoming Your Own Best Friend, Insights from Therapy, and More

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Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) is a
two-time-Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and
producer.


She currently hosts The Sarah Silverman
Podcast and stars in the HBO Max animated
series Santa Inc., opposite Seth Rogen. She will next
be seen opposite Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in the feature
film Marry Me. Other upcoming projects include
TBS’s Stupid Pet Tricks, an expansion of the famous David
Letterman late-night segment, and the indie psychological
thriller Viral, starring alongside Blair Underwood.


Her first book, a memoir called The Bedwetter: Stories of
Courage, Redemption, and Pee, which went on to become a New
York Times bestseller, is currently being adapted into
a musical with the Atlantic Theater Company to premiere in
April 2022.


Silverman served as creator, executive producer, and host of the
Emmy-nominated series I Love You, America, which streamed
weekly on Hulu and saw her connecting with people through honesty
and humor. On stage, she continues to be recognized as a force in
stand-up comedy. Her latest stand-up special, A Speck of
Dust, debuted on Netflix in May 2017 and culminated in two Emmy
Award nominations and a Grammy Award nomination. Her additional
film and television work includes Battle of the
Sexes, I Smile Back, Wreck-It Ralph, Wreck-It
Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Masters of Sex,
and Bob’s Burgers.


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Sarah continues her story about childhood depression that Jerry
Seinfeld interrupted in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,
explains what was going on in her life at the time, and answers
the question her stepfather posed: “What does it feel like?”
[06:34]


How did Sarah become her own best friend, and does this make her
asocial? [10:47]


As a television aficionado, what shows give her comfort and
deserve regular revisiting? [17:35]


What does Sarah mean by “comedy stress?” [21:02]


What Sarah discovered about herself and the comedic process while
writing her memoir, working on her first feature, and observing
Chris Rock. [22:04]


How Sarah’s experience as a writer and performer on Saturday
Night Live — and as a basketball player growing up — made her
tougher. [28:05]


The aftermath of Sarah’s time at SNL and favorite Charlie Kaufman
quotes. [36:30]


On the rise of extremism across the political spectrum, where it
seems to be headed, and what we need to remember about the things
we consume via social media. [42:19]


The comfort zone of worrying. [46:24]


Sarah’s advice to people who are prone to constant
self-flagellation. [48:27]


How has therapy helped Sarah, and how frequently does she attend
sessions? Why did she recently switch therapists? [52:27]


Why prompted Sarah to start her own podcast? How does it differ
from her comedic work, and how does she choose her participants?
[59:47]


Is Sarah becoming her mother? [1:05:28]


How did Sarah get involved as the dramatic lead in the movie I
Smile Back, and what did she take away from the experience?
[1:08:16]


What did Sarah learn from spending time and working with the late
Garry Shandling? [1:11:37]


What would Sarah’s billboard say? [1:14:42]


Grab joy where you can get it. [1:16:34]


Why you should never miss the chance to mourn at a comedian’s
funeral. [1:17:31]


What would Sarah’s name be if she’d been born a boy? [1:18:41]


Parting thoughts. [1:19:11]


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