TAYOR TOMLINSON on #NotTooDeep // Grace Helbig

TL;DR

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson discusses her upbringing, journey in comedy, mental health, and touring in this episode of Not Too Deep.

Transcript

hello and welcome to another episode of not too deep i'm your host grace helbig so excited to have taylor tomlinson with us today she's a stand-up comedian she's an incredibly sweet human being she's currently out on the road touring deal with it her comedy hour that if you get a chance to see her in any of your cities that she's in you should we t... Read More

Key Insights

• ⛪ Taylor started doing comedy in churches before transitioning to comedy clubs.
• 🖐️ She struggled with finding her comedic identity and played it safe material-wise for a long time.
• 👋 Taylor talks candidly about her mental health struggles on stage and explores the process of finding a good therapist.
• 😊 She is proud of her current comedy hour but finds it emotionally draining to perform such personal material consistently.
• 💦 Taylor is working on developing a new comedy hour and is excited about the next steps in her career.
• 🤳 She values being grateful for her success and acknowledges the importance of finding a balance between humility and self-appreciation.
• 💨 Taylor recommends finding a way to address concerns with friends who constantly make jokes at your expense, making sure to communicate your feelings in a non-confrontational manner.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Taylor start in comedy?

Taylor began doing comedy in churches and schools before moving on to comedy clubs once she turned 18. She realized that comedy clubs were where comedy was meant to happen.

Q: What is the vibe of a church comedian?

Church comedians are typically conservative, middle-aged family men. It is surprising that Taylor was hired to perform at churches at a young age.

Q: Does Taylor attract religious audiences?

While Taylor gets a lot of people who grew up religious, she is unsure how many devout Christians she attracts. However, many people who relate to her jokes about growing up religious find them humorous.

Q: How does Taylor deal with personal experiences on stage?

Taylor's comedy is based on her own life and experiences. She is not good at writing jokes about other topics, so she focuses on what she knows best. She believes that sharing personal experiences is a way to connect with her audience.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Taylor Tomlinson grew up in a religious household and started doing comedy in churches before transitioning to comedy clubs.

• She openly talks about her mental health on stage and online, sharing her own experiences and struggles.

• Taylor gives tips for finding a good therapist and discusses the process of developing a new comedy hour.