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Roy Wood: Failure = More Success

Lessons from a Comedy Bomb: Embracing Failure and Moving Forward 💥🎭 #ComedyLife #EmbracingFailure #ApolloTheater #ComedyTour #LessonsLearned

Roy joins me to peel back the curtains on a career that's had us laughing all the way from comedy clubs to The Daily Show. Sit back and absorb the anecdotes of our shared history, from the heartfelt care package he sent during my deployment to his unforgettable stint at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Roy's narrative isn't just a series of punchlines – it's a masterclass in the resilience and connection that defines the comedy landscape.

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**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Intro, background of how Martin and Roy met, and care packages
6:50 Why life is great right now
8:07 How the industry has changed since first coming onto the scene in 1998
11:35 With all the traveling, years of hard work, and consistency, what Roy has learned the most
12:50 Three comics Roy would combine into one super comic
16:44 Memorable set that bombed and the gift it gave afterward
19:03 Advice to anyone, whether first time bombing on stage or whatever their pursuit is at the time to best recover
20:30 Unusual habit or absurd thing that Roy loves
23:05 If there was a GIANT BILLBOARD that he could place anywhere in the world with his message on it for the world to see, where would the billboard be and what would the message say?
25:52 If a movie were made about Roy’s life, who would play him?

Passing The Torch Episode 45
Full Audio episode with transcript, chapter markers AND TIME STAMPS:
https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/14207598-ep-45-roy-wood-jr-the-guy-from-birmingham

Full Video episode with transcript, chapter markers AND TIME STAMPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSswCYDbQMc&t=325s

People mentioned:
Jacqueline Miller
Andrew Schulz
Matt Rife
Sinbad
George Carlin
Eddie Murphy
Damon Wayans
Rondell Sheridan
Chris Rock
Kiki Shepard
Kenan Thompson
Idris Elba
Jordan Klepper

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Quotes by Roy Wood Jr. :
“Failure hurts, but failure is where the lessons are learned.”

“There’s no such things as failures, only lessons. Failure is one of the best educators.”

“You are who you are on the road, that is the truest version of yourself and psyche.”

“Don't be afraid to take chances, no fear.”

Roy's Links:
Website: https://www.roywoodjr.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roywoodjr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roywoodjr/

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