Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

Stop comparing yourself to other people

The real battle is with yourself.

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Matt Ruby
Apr 18, 2025
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It’s easy to get bogged down in jealousy. Why did she get that? Why is he blowing up? But there’s one question that’s way better to ask…and it’s about you:

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