Uncorking A Story

This episode is the result of mistaken identity. Somehow I got it in my head that comedian Mark Schiff was in the room next to my brother’s at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a specialty hospital in New York City treating cancer. Not only does Mark live in LA and not New York, but he doesn’t have cancer—which would make a short-term residency at MSK odd to say the least. When I saw that Mark appeared on another podcast to promote a book, it triggered a (false) memory so I emailed him a sob story and invited him on the show. He graciously accepted in spite of the fact I had the wrong guy. Meet Mark Schiff Mark Schiff is a stand-up comedian who has headlined at comedy clubs nationwide, including all the major casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and toured worldwide with Jerry Seinfeld for twenty-five years. He joined me on Uncorking a Story to chat about his career and book Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah.  Key Themes Persistence is essential: Mark emphasizes the importance of persistence in