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Tig Notaro: There’s more than one way to get there

May 23, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Early School Struggles And A Nudge

  • Tig was a failing ninth-grade student who frequently sat in the vice principal's office and considered dropping out.
  • Her vice principal suggested that some successful people dropped out, which nudged Tig to trust her gut about leaving school.
ANECDOTE

Greeter By Day, Comic By Night

  • At 29 Tig worked as a greeter at a production company while performing stand-up seven nights a week.
  • She felt torn between financial stability and the terrifying possibility of quitting to pursue comedy full time.
INSIGHT

Limits Are Often Socially Defined

  • Tig describes external messages that limit who can succeed, based on gender, sexuality, and style.
  • She resolved to seek workarounds and pursue comedy despite being told she wouldn't fit mainstream paths.
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