Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, author, playwright, and, most recently, the writer and director of the laugh/cry-inducing new movie Sleepwalk With Me, which he also stars in.
Actually, even more recently, he is the writer/director/performer of Ask a Grown Man, addressing questions of dire concern from you guys.
(PROGRAMMING NOTE: There’s a skip in this video around the four-minute mark. Have fun imagining what he might have said there!)
Ask a Grown Man: Mike Birbiglia from Rookie on Vimeo or YouTube.
Sleepwalk With Me opens in 30 cities in America this weekend.
If you have a question for next month’s Grown Man, or the month after that’s Grown Woman, or any of us here at Rookie, please send it to youaskedit@rookiemag.com.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+are+high-waisted+jeans
Log in to replyI know that’s what i was thinking! Why not just google it?
Log in to replyHoly crap! YESSS. This is truly glorious. Thank you Rookie, you never cease to amaze me.
Log in to replyThe last question could be by me. I’m really short two and I always feel sooo unsexy. Thanks for encouraging me :)
Log in to reply“PEOPLE WE KNOW…ARE….MAKING OUT…WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW!??!?!?”
Log in to replyi laughed so hard at this
Log in to replyoooh my god I love it
Log in to replyQuoting this at every party for the rest of my life
Log in to reply“ALIEN ORIFICES” is my new band name. or at least my new tumblr name.
Log in to replyThis is exactly how I felt when I found out that people were kissing in middle school… “PEOPLE WE KNOW ARE MAKING OUT WITH OTHER PEOPLE WE KNOW?!?! BUT HOW?!?!?!?!” Hahaha. Great post. He’s freaking adorable, by the way.
Log in to reply“That is fine… you’re **not getting kissed**.”
Log in to replythank you rookie, ask a grown person never fails to make me feel better :)
Log in to replyi’m really tall and for a while i thought tall girls couldn’t be hot…the world is absurd
Log in to replyHa, i’m tall too and i thought that tall girls can’t be hot nor cute either. It’s kind of funny to hear that short gals think the same :)
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Log in to replyMy heart skipped a beat when he said “Tessa”. We Tessa’s are a rare bunch and for a split second I thought he was addressing me through my screen.
Log in to replySAME SAME SAME SAME SAME. I ALMOST DIED. <3 <3 <3
Log in to replyOh okay, that reaction to kids starting to make out is the best thing ever. Perfect timing, Tania and I are going to see Sleepwalk With Me tonight!!!
Log in to replyOh my gosh Mike Birbiglia! I love him! This was so great in every way.
Log in to replySide note: I think it’s hilarious that almost every grown man as at least initially messed up saying “Ask a Grown Man”. It’s really tough, apparently! Haha
Also, I’ve always thought he was cute, but he seems extra cute here?? Rookie Mag Magic.
Log in to replyThe thing at ~4:00 is actually in one of the This American Life episodes. When it skips, he says ‘That’s fine, you’re not on the list’
I LOVE MIKE BIRBIGLIA!
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Log in to reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Log in to replySeriously. no words.
hahahah but HOW?!!
Log in to replyAh! I love Birbigs! He’s so sweet and so sincere, thanks Rookie. “I AM NOT DOING THAT.”
Log in to replyPeople we know, are MAKING OUT, with other people we know!!!!
Log in to replyhahaha
This was so enjoyable and put me in a much better mood. Thank you :)
Is it bad I wanted to know the answer to the high-waisted jeans thing? I looked him up and I’ve actually been to both schools he attended (for camp and a math meet)!!
Log in to replyWhen I originally saw this along with the highwaisted Jean q on the page before you press. You know what I’m talking about? Homepage. Anyway I saw it and was like “itnwould be perfect if he doesn’t know what those are”
Log in to replyOh my gosh his response about people making out was hilarious! I can relate to the last question, I am 5’1″ so I’ve always wondered what people think of me for being short. I shall wait for the guy who can accept my height and love for books/comics!
Log in to replyugh rookie, stop making me love these people even more. there is no room in my cold, blackened heart.
also, get jason schwartzman for ‘ask a grown man’ or GEE TEE EFF OH.
Log in to replyThis was just spectacular! What a great guy, I loved his responses. Funny and sweet :)
Log in to replyAfter having the worst day of my life, this video lifted my spirits and actually made me laugh a silly belly laugh. Thanks Rookie <3 (;
Log in to reply1. this is adorable.
Log in to reply2. now I’m kind of tempted to start wearing Halloween costumes year-round.
yeah! I liked the halloween coustume part too!
Log in to replyThese segments always make me smile. Thanks all!
Log in to replyYou’re quoting your book and it’s making me realize how much I want to relate to you.
I’m still trying to overcome the initial shock and disbelief I experienced when I found out people I know smoke weed and kiss. What in the world, how does this happen I feel inadequate.
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