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I'm Quitting Alcohol
I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soaked mayhem. To listen from DAY 1 head to SPOTIFY....
7:24•14 Jun 2022
David Boyle on Comedy Without Hope: Lessons from the Stage
“I feel like I'm like of the way to having no hope at all. Like in normal comedy. I have no hope at all, none. But now I'm putting on like my own shows. Some hope has started to like well up and it's dangerous. It's really fucking dangerous.”
Ever wondered if hope could be holding you back? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle tackles this surprising idea head-on. Drawing from his own experiences at old-school open mics, Boyle argues that hope can sometimes be a stumbling block for comedians.
As he gears up for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and shows in Dublin and London, he shares why he believes that focusing on the grind, rather than hope, is key to success in comedy and sobriety. With his trademark blend of humor and raw honesty, Boyle offers a fresh perspective on the challenges of transitioning to a sober life while pursuing a career in comedy.
If you're curious about how giving up hope might just be the best thing for your progress, this episode is a must-listen.
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