Mike birbiglia the comedian on his fourth netflix special the good life, the rise of right-wing comics, and being funny vs. being famous

The actor, writer and director on working with Lena Dunham, living with bipolar disorder — and fighting Richard E Grant

If you spot the 42-year-old curly-topped comedian on his usual London running route, don’t be offended if he doesn’t stop for a selfie: he’s lost in a world of Cyndi Lauper bangers

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