One Question with T.K. Coleman

How Comedian Mike Estime Learned Patience

One Question with T.K. Coleman

Show Notes

Mike Estime is an actor and comedian. He played the character Risky in the hit sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Bombing on Stage and the Comedy Process 05:26 Execution vs. Essence in Creativity 07:13 Trusting Your Taste 11:15 The Lightning Round 15:00 The Importance of Patience 17:52 The Manager Who Stole from Mike 31:03 Advice to Mike’s Younger Self 40:23 Dealing with Disagreement and Protecting Your Peace 45:49 Giving Up as Despair vs. Discernment 51:25 The Power of Faith and Overcoming Depression 57:54 Empathy, Relatability, and the Power of Asking "Why" 01:03:00 Telling Difficult Truths with a Velvet Touch 01:09:21 Final Reflections and Gentle Truths

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