Tig Notaro on realizing that her family was “out of a storybook”

Wild Card with Rachel Martin
00:50:01 Report Issue
Loading transcript... Click for full transcript

Chapters & Sections (34)

0:00 Childhood and Early Life Experiences chapter 5
0:00 Tig Notaro's Family and Sense of Humor
1:46 Discovering Colorado as a Formative Travel Experience
3:06 Finding a Sense of Belonging in Colorado
5:04 Early Signs of Comedic Talent and Confidence
7:02 Childhood Experiences Shaping Personal Identity
10:15 Quirky Family Life and Comedic Observations chapter 3
10:15 Quirky Family Life and Unconventional Guests
11:33 Availability of Wild Card Deck Announced
13:01 Collaboration on a Film about a Non-Binary Poet
14:50 The Vulnerability of Creative Expression and Public Reception chapter 2
14:50 The Vulnerability of Sharing Personal Stories Publicly
17:00 Overcoming Irrational Fears and Parental Paradoxes
19:17 Developing Germ Issues in Unhygienic Environments chapter 2
19:17 Developing Germ Issues in Unhygienic Touring Conditions
21:23 Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Control
24:00 Parenting and Setting a Good Example chapter 3
24:00 Parenting and Gratitude for Imperfect Moments
26:29 Coping with Loss and Perspective
28:41 Navigating High-Pressure Red Carpet Events
29:52 Spirituality and Personal Faith After Trauma chapter 2
29:52 Spirituality and Faith After Traumatic Loss
31:53 Experiencing Spiritual or Religious Signs and Phenomena
34:48 Coincidences and Signs After a Loved One's Passing chapter 2
34:48 Coincidences and Signs After a Family Member's Passing
36:59 Children's Emotional Connection to Parents' Memories
39:01 Defining a Good Life and Personal Happiness chapter 3
39:01 Defining a Good Life and Personal Freedom
41:13 The Weight of Family Struggles and Mortality
43:02 Finding Humor in Grief and Loss
44:52 Celebrating Non-Traditional Weddings and Family Acceptance chapter 3
44:52 Celebrating Non-Traditional Weddings and Cherished Memories
47:26 Parental Expectations and Personal Expression
48:43 Celebrating Non-Traditional Family Relationships and Love

Transcript

Loading transcript...