Risking It All to Become an Artist – and the Truth about Elmo
Why are people so rude – or are they? A theatre legend calls in to explain why choosing a life in the arts isn’t crazy. Also: pet peeves (celery) and Mandy’s anxiety about working with Elmo. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyand... or send an email to [email protected]. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT 📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #dontlistentous Head to MarleySpoon.com/DONTLISTEN for up to 25 FREE meals! Visit littlesaints.com to explore the cocktails and use code DONTLISTEN to get 15% Off Your First Order. Chapters: 00:00 Breakfast Banter 00:24 Who Sleeps for 12 Hours? 02:43 Listener Question: Celery Dilemma 06:22 Celery Solutions 11:32 Listener Question: Manners and Politeness 14:54 Mandy Tries to Interrupt Less 19:51 Call a Friend Segment 20:44 Welcome Theater Legend Bill Gerber 20:59 Bill's Professional Journey 21:55 Reflecting on Long Friendships 22:40 Listener Question: Role of Art in Society 24:04 Why Theater Matters Now 27:51 Theater as Community 30:32 When Elmo is Your Co-Star 34:24 Theater Experiences and Memories 34:39 Best Theater Experiences 36:35 Patti LuPone Moves Mandy to Tears 40:11 Closing Remarks and Announcements

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