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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An all-new collection of honest, hilarious, and enlightening conversations with some of the most exciting names in comedy—from lifelong comedy nerd Judd Apatow.

“When I need to read an interview with a comedian while in the bathroom, I always turn to Judd Apatow for deeply personal insights into the comedic mind. Place one on your toilet today.”—Amy Schumer

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No one knows comedy like Judd Apatow. From interviewing the biggest comics of the day for his high school radio show to performing stand-up in L.A. dive bars with his roommate Adam Sandler, to writing and directing
Knocked Up and producing Freaks and Geeks, Apatow has always lived, breathed, and dreamed comedy.

In this all-new collection of interviews, the follow-up to the
New York Times bestselling Sick in the Head, Apatow sits down with comedy legends such as David Letterman, Whoopi Goldberg, and Will Ferrell, as well as the writers and performers who are pushing comedy to the limits, and defining a new era of laughter: John Mulaney, Hannah Gadsby, Bowen Yang, Amber Ruffin, Pete Davidson, and others. In intimate and hilariously honest conversations, they discuss what got them into comedy, and what—despite personal and national traumas—keeps them going.

Together, they talk about staying up too late to watch late-night comedy, what kind of nerds they were high school, and the right amount of delusional self-confidence one needs to “make it” in the industry. Like eavesdropping on lifelong friends, these pages expose the existential questions that plague even the funniest and most talented among us: Why make people laugh while the world is in crisis? What ugly, uncomfortable truths about our society—and ourselves—can comedy reveal? Along the way, these comics reminisce about those who helped them on their journey—from early success through failure and rejection, and back again—even as they look ahead to the future of comedy and Hollywood in a hyper-connected, overstimulated world.

With his trademark insight, curiosity, and irrepressible sense of humor, Apatow explores the nature of creativity, professional ambition, and vulnerability in an ever-evolving cultural landscape, and how our favorite comics are able to keep us laughing along the way.
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A collection of intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy from the past thirty years—including Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Harold Ramis, Seth Rogen, Chris Rock, and Lena Dunham. An intimate portrait of his mentor, the legendary stand-up comic and star of The Larry Sanders Show, with never-before-seen journal entries and photos, as well as new contributions by fellow comedians and writers.

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“The conversations in this book are not only laugh-out-loud funny. They are also remarkably candid about the emotions—fear, hurt, anger, loneliness, alienation—that fuel this art, and the perils and imperatives of working in today’s political landscape.
Sicker in the Head gives us an entry pass to ‘the tribe of comedians’ that have provided a sense of belonging to Apatow and the other funny people who became his friends and colleagues in the art of laughter.”—Michiko Kakutani

“Judd Apatow has written his first sequel, and as sequels go, this second collection of interviews with creative artists, featuring a diverse lineup and wide-ranging conversations about life and comedy, is more
The Godfather Part II than Jaws: The Revenge. . . . The interviews . . . go well beyond origin stories to fruitful discussions about the mysterious creative process.”The Washington Post

Praise for Sick in the Head

“An essential for any comedy geek.”Entertainment Weekly

“Fascinating . . . a collection of interviews with many of the great figures of comedy in the latter half of the twentieth century.”
The Washington Post

“An amazing read, full of insights and connections both creative and interpersonal.”
The New Yorker

About the Author

Judd Apatow is one of the most sought-after comedic minds today—having directed, produced, and written many of the biggest comedy films and hit TV shows of the last two decades. Apatow’s most recent films include the Netflix comedy The Bubble, which he directed and co-wrote, the HBO Documentary Films two-part George Carlin documentary, which he co-directed, and Universal’s romantic comedy Bros, which he produced. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Leslie Mann, and their two daughters, Maude and Iris.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CCP835S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 29 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 34.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 530 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525509431
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Judd Apatow (/ˈæpətaʊ/; born December 6, 1967) is an American producer, writer, director, actor, and comedian. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he produced and developed the cult television series Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, and Girls and directed and produced The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), This Is 40 (2012), and Trainwreck (2015).

Apatow's work has won numerous awards including a Primetime Emmy Award (for The Ben Stiller Show), a Hollywood Comedy Award, and an AFI Award for Bridesmaids (2011). His films have also been nominated for Grammy Awards, PGA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Academy Awards. In 2007, he was ranked No. 1 on Entertainment Weekly's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood. He is considered a pioneer of the modern film genre bromantic comedy.

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  • Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2022
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    Book value - this is a once read and pass it on type of a thing. Easy - Interesting and if one is overly interested in the iconic comedy persons of the past - again a good read and to pass on type of a book.

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  • Obsessive Reader, Traveler and Documentary Addict
    5.0 out of 5 stars Through the Looking Glass of Life and Comedy…
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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    I ended up purchasing a copy for a cross-country flight and the interviews were so engaging, I couldn’t put it down! Judd Apatow sits down with some of the most exciting names in comedy for intimate and hilariously honest conversations about life, art, and the power of laughter. Apatow's subjects are a diverse group, from comedy legends like David Letterman and Whoopi Goldberg to up-and-coming stars like John Mulaney and Hannah Gadsby. But they all share one thing in common: a deep love of comedy and a passion for using it to make people laugh.

    In these conversations, Apatow and his subjects explore the many facets of comedy, from the craft of writing jokes to the importance of vulnerability. They also talk about the challenges of being a comedian in today's world, and how they find the inspiration to keep going. Sicker in the Head is a must-read for anyone who loves comedy. It's a funny, insightful, and inspiring book that will leave you with a new appreciation for the power of laughter.

    Apatow brings a level of trust to the interview that moved his subjects to open-up and share their personal stories, from the craft of comedy to the challenges of being a parent. The book's humor and insights, which will stay with you long after you finish reading it. If you're looking for a funny, insightful, and inspiring book about comedy, then I highly recommend Sicker in the Head! A great read!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Through the Looking Glass of Life and Comedy…

    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
    I ended up purchasing a copy for a cross-country flight and the interviews were so engaging, I couldn’t put it down! Judd Apatow sits down with some of the most exciting names in comedy for intimate and hilariously honest conversations about life, art, and the power of laughter. Apatow's subjects are a diverse group, from comedy legends like David Letterman and Whoopi Goldberg to up-and-coming stars like John Mulaney and Hannah Gadsby. But they all share one thing in common: a deep love of comedy and a passion for using it to make people laugh.

    In these conversations, Apatow and his subjects explore the many facets of comedy, from the craft of writing jokes to the importance of vulnerability. They also talk about the challenges of being a comedian in today's world, and how they find the inspiration to keep going. Sicker in the Head is a must-read for anyone who loves comedy. It's a funny, insightful, and inspiring book that will leave you with a new appreciation for the power of laughter.

    Apatow brings a level of trust to the interview that moved his subjects to open-up and share their personal stories, from the craft of comedy to the challenges of being a parent. The book's humor and insights, which will stay with you long after you finish reading it. If you're looking for a funny, insightful, and inspiring book about comedy, then I highly recommend Sicker in the Head! A great read!
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  • mandy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interviews with comedians
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    Good book, easy to read it's basically just 5 to 10 page reviews of various comedians and others who play an important role in the industry. Little stories of their struggles and how they got where they are.
  • Matthew B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    If you love his comedy movies you’ll love this
  • DLC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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    My daughter’s boyfriend had the 1st in this series and really enjoyed it. He was happy to receive this one for a gift.
  • Crazy Feline
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nowhere Near As Good As Sick in the Head
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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    Not a lot of laughs here. Instead, you get a lot of introspection and analyzing of depression that plagues many comics. And for what it's worth, I hadn't heard of a lot of the interviewees. If you liked the first book you're going to want to pick this up but be warned. Some good anecdotes but mostly pretty serious stuff.

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