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Pardon My Take
Comedian Tom Segura appeared on the show to discuss his essay collection, which he wrote during the pandemic when he was unable to tour. He shared insights into the writing process, specifically highlighting a chapter about finding a body and how editorial feedback helped refine the story. One of the hosts supported the release by purchasing it on Kindle, and the group discussed the transition from stand-up to written storytelling.
Episode: Comedian Tom Segura, Crazy US Open Ending, SCF + M...
The comedian discussed his new book, which was written in essay format and was released during the pandemic when touring was not possible. He mentioned that one of the most rewarding parts of the writing process was refining the story about finding a body, which became one of his favorite chapters after receiving good editorial notes.
He's got a book out. He wrote a book. I did it is called I like to play alone alone please I told him right before this I bought the book thank you purchased it on Kindle which means that I have I'll probably read about 15 to 20 pages.
And then I think the story like I, the story I wrote called West, which is about like, it starts off trying to be, I guess, a chapter about spending a lot of time in Vero Beach, which has like this very, the largest income gap disparity in the nation.
And then he ended up, I didn't want to turn around because it's one way streets. You know, I was like, now she's like, I swear it. We go around, go around and we see a motorcycle in this field.
And when I touch him, I'm like, sir, sir. He goes, like groans. And I'm like, holy shit.