Crackers Comedy Club

“As soon as I got up there, though, it hit me: There was no backing out.”

“It’s getting harder and harder to get people out of their living rooms. Netflix has brought awareness to stand-up comedy, but it also makes people think they can stay home and watch it on their big, expensive TVs.”

“I’m very aware of the fact that some people out there might not know who I am. So it’s almost like group therapy—you kind of introduce yourself: ‘Hi, my name is Pauly Shore. This is who I am.’”