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Paul Scheer on his book “Joyful Recollections of Trauma”
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"...everything that I am is through other people sharing their stories with me, inspiring me, making me go forward, making me find help, making me change."
Welcome Paul Scheer
We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, comedian, director, filmmaker and podcaster. You’ve seen him in “The League”, “Black Monday” “Knuckles” and early in his career he had lunch with pre-dances with knives Britney Spears. His latest effort is the book “Joyful Recollections of Trauma”. We welcome Paul Scheer.
Paul, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Life isn’t fair and in some cases it sucks. As a divorced dad, I know the pain of living without my children. You grew up as the only child of divorced parents. What makes your wife June such an anchor for your heart?
“Auditions and gigs will come and go, but in a career as hard as this, the most important thing is having people who will get your back on and off the stage.” Who is the one person, not related to you, that has had your back from the earliest days to today?
His book “Joyful Recollections of Trauma”
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. What was your 1st Star Wars action figure?
2. First comic book you ever collected?
3. Best Clippers basketball game you’ve ever attended?
4. You’re a collector so, do you still have your blockbuster card and or employee badge?
5. What’s the look June gives you that can make you laugh without a single word?
6. Best place in New York to get a meal?
7. Which movie will never find its way onto your top 100 list that your wife loves?
8. What makes you laugh?
Sneaking in One More:
You faced your share of bullies growing up but your son Gus changed your life completely. How did those ten fingers & ten toes changed the way you dealt with anger forever?
One Big Question:
Adversity is your pal, you’ve fought it, hugged it, and kicked it in the nuts. Why should people read this book and how had adversity and the fight you gave it made you a better man?
The Wrap:
His 1st action figure was Luke Skywalker, he’ll eat any ny street corner pizza. His book “Joyful Recollections of Trauma” is out Paul Scheer, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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