S3 Ep44: Alone "Before the Drugs Kick In" with Mike Lemme

Alone At Lunch

This week we are joined by Mike Lemme! Mike is a comedian, playwright, director and producer.Mike made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2022 with his play 'Bathroom of a Bar on Bleecker.Lemme started performing stand-up at the age of 14. A former intern for Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon, Lemme's writing has previously appeared in The New York Times. In 2023, Mike brought his play “Before the Drugs Kick in” to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and received glowing reviews! Make sure to check him out!

In this episode, we discuss growing up in Western Massachusetts, being a standup comedian and playwright, having to market your own art, the quietness of the suburbs, writing poetry, motivational quotes by Steve Harvey and Jim Carrey, having good receptionist energy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Mike has dealt with social anxiety and the need to network and make connections for his career. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations from this episode:

Promising Young Woman

Bedwetter - Sarah Silverman

Steve Harvey - Motivate Me

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