John Mulaney Sharing Things He Doesn't Really Want His Parents To Know

John kept up appearances, but he was really "You know... a crazy person".
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[@HamburgerTime209]

You can tell he's always resented that thing his dad said, or rather how he said it. And with good reason. One Black Coffee.

[@a3gill]

In his dad's defense, I think my dad had a similar response to everything I ever wanted to do. It's was a sort of preliminary test. Continuing despite support implied he was serious about it.

[@potmki6601]

To crush his dad defence, my mom had a related strategy of directly saying "I think you're occupied with a wrong thing" (or idk it wasn't in english) every time I did anything except what she wanted me to. That lead to me hiding everything I wanted to do, not doing it if it could catch her attention, "i think I'm occupied with a wrong thing" becoming the voice of my doubts, me not knowing what I want and being completely lost, and eventually her altering her politics to other children then I already was in my 20s. And where did your dad's supposed intentions lead you?

[@MrCrowebobby]

Leonard Bernstein's father's excuse for discouraging him from a musical career was: "How was I to know he'd be Leonard Bernstein?"

[@sharoncohen318]

@@potmki6601 Wow. That's exactly my mom. All of a sudden she has appreciation for her friends' children who took risks or did something other than go to good schools and get prestigious jobs. But throughout my entire life, she made fun of or discouraged all of my interests and talents that weren't doing math homework. The rest of the world will try to tell you no when you 'step out of line'. If anything, a parent's job is to be curious and to support their kids even if their interests seem impractical.

[@HenryTheTodd]

@@sharoncohen318 I believe it is the parents' job to make you do your math, and discourage "impractical" interests because going to "good schools and get[ing] prestigious jobs" is safe/reliable, and as a parent you are responsible for making sure your kid can have a secure life. It is up to the kid, if they are truly meant to be great in their own interests, to break free from what they are told to do and succeed despite everything else.

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

He was a working alcoholic as a teenager. Kid was ahead of the curve.

[@scott4398]

Right? Now I'm, like, intimidated by him. He was winning at school *and* drugs? God damn.

[@Marcus1Arelius3]

I think this is becoming me.

[@a3gill]

It's a very midwestern mindset. I remember it being similar where I was among my friends and I. You'd take care of your responsibilities and then when they were responsibly finished... anything goes!!!

[@leonardwilsonsr8198]

Kid was a A---h===

[@xandercorp6175]

@@a3gill As they say in the UK, "pay your way, then have a laugh".

[@sha2424]

i love when he has to laugh at himself for a second before he can say something he knows is a little crazy

[@charmanater]

ummm... fortnite

[@davidmsirois]

"No, one life of grades and getting high." -- such a great retort LOL

[@AmbroseThompsonCMU]

David Sirois seriously. I was so glad when he said that

[@karaw1506]

Had to pause the video after that line to stop laughing so I could hear the rest.

[@sarahdaniel9912]

I wonder if it was to imply the truth that drug addition and academic achievement can coincide and an addict and a nerd need not necessarily be two seperate people

[@henryhunt7536]

@@sarahdaniel9912 he never said he was an addict drinking every weekend as a teen is normal outside of the US

[@sarahdaniel9912]

@@henryhunt7536 he was an addict. He is now sober and never drinks

[@commaJim]

I really love John Mulaney. I also love the boots he is wearing in this interview.

[@bodyofhope]

Jim Gillespie His boots need a Netflix special.

[@ikyouknoweknow]

Big Boots

[@screamingfrenchfries]

those boots are very nice!! anyone got a link?? (lol like they aren't going to be extremely expensive)

[@angelaawad7993]

hailey coppock they’re redwings! pretty expensive but sturdy and absolutely GORGEOUS

[@robertkaysr]

Those are great Boots really.

[@stacistaci100]

John mulaney just has the most calming voice ever. I just want to go someplace where everybody sounds exactly like him

[@CityofJade]

stacistaci100 that sounds like a terrible hellscape that I would definitely pay to go to

[@wickkidda]

You'd need to carry around a history book to get all the references people make, that is if you're not old.

[@emmarodden7178]

I’m late, but JUST said earlier today I wished he’d do asmr. Seriously the most calming voice 😌

[@therabbithat]

He sounds so anxious, it makes me anxious. In hindsight i can tell when he's relapsed because it's the only time he sounded calm. Clean as an anxious whistle here.

[@karly1653]

watching this after he has checked into rehab and this makes me so sad. i hope he recovers

[@jedschrock7636]

Good news

[@CharisMarieTV]

John is so attractive in this interview...always attractive but more so in this video

[@bailey9947]

CharisMarieTV it’s the black and white

[@lvgeeco7121]

It’s his casual look

[@AxmxZ]

Black and white flatters his complexion a lot.

[@Chabels01]

Lv Garcia Yeah, for me that was it. I usually see him in a suit.

[@bandotaku]

@@AxmxZ This just kind of fuels the fan theory that he was transplanted from the 40s into our modern times, lol.

[@stereotypea123]

"getting grades and getting high" put that on a t-shirt

[@limeadel303]

stereotypea123 that’s the equivalent of stay is drugs and do school

[@toomanyfandoms1996]

getting hiiiiiigh,, grades

[@Anne-zt2dz]

Kinda sounds like high functioning depression

[@livinlikelarry8788]

@@rdg0722 no it was most definitely not. This was two years ago in 2018. Maybe it is high functioning depression but it wasn’t drugs. Can u please stop saying false things like this it’s harmful and disrespectful asf.

[@rdg0722]

@@livinlikelarry8788 I know. Bruh. I went off what someone else replied before I commented.

[@livinlikelarry8788]

@@rdg0722 well whoever that was tel them to go fuck themselevs becuz that isn’t it.

[@rdg0722]

@@livinlikelarry8788 they were talking about why he went to rehab so I explained why he went there

[@LuvmyselfDiamond13]

this hit different now that he checked himself into rehab. i hope you get better mulaney 🥺❤️

[@thereisalwaysarainbowafter1364]

I hate seeing him uncomfortable. We must protect the tall child

[@julianmars8968]

There is always a rainbow After a little rain * Asian American woman

[@nashoverkill1733]

Hispanic! At The Disco Ayj are uwe ur

[@liloa03]

in light of recent news this hits different :(

[@regiwstruk]

“...Pause?”

[@hazelxtaliahazelxtalia9975]

He’s in rehab, we love you John ❤️ 🙏🏼

[@cierrablue]

I'm dying to see this whole interview. I love watching John Mulaney. Sam Jones you are an awesome interviewer.

[@marianniezayas1531]

cierrablue me too! he's a great storyteller.

[@73brook]

You can go to their website to listen to the whole thing for free as a podcast but watching the video version is a dollar or something.

[@CherryVilla21]

@@73brook Can you send me the link to the podcast? I can't find it.

[@73brook]

@@CherryVilla21 ok I did some googling and as far as i can tell, on Netflix the video versions are up but only up to season 3. So the John Mulaney episode isn't on Netflix but I found the audio here player.fm/series/off-camera-with-sam-jones-2309182/ep-146-john-mulaney and it's also available on spotify and apple podcasts if that's more convenient for you.

[@CherryVilla21]

@@73brook Thank you so much!!!

[@winsomejacobs7548]

ok but why does this perfectly describe almost every high honors student i know (i mean, we all KNOW why but still..)

[@Ravie1]

Because they all have to be on some amphetamine (read Ritalin overperscription at ivy league schools) to physically function.

[@graceyarrow2990]

I graduated with a 4.5 like this, and went to college to find out that 80% of the other kids with 4+ there are exactly the same

[@James-ot2kf]

It’s the only way we cope with the Pressure 😂

[@gisforhungry]

Recovery isn’t a straight line. Hope he knows we’re still proud of him for how he’s doing so far. And being willing to get help now is inspirational still.

[@thatbitch6426]

That Asian American boy needs some sleep!!

[@johnappleseed7462]

that bitch **woman

[@ikathiggs13]

Excuse me he's a WOMUHN

[@emma-xt5iy]

that bitch *woman

[@bennyton2560]

12-yo Asian American woman

[@kittycoutourxxx2706]

WITH REALLY FEMININE HIPS

[@SuperLaneyLou]

This video being in black and white gives it a way too serious vibe for John mulaney and it just makes me sad and I don't like it

[@ella9163]

it almost erases his eyebags and yellow teeth

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

@@ella9163I didn’t even notice his teeth

[@ella9163]

@@imagineaworldlikethat4081 haha he doesn't have yellow teeth, it was a reference to one of his standups

[@sarah-zv3bv]

sad to hear he's in rehab now, hope he's okay

[@lexiequigley3675]

get some rest, tall child!

[@alifelesstoxic1253]

Hahaha

[@Ralalaize]

I am absolutely loving these more serious interviews. John is just such a nice person to hear talk about anything.

[@heather95]

damn i want to hear more stories of john doing these drugs lol

[@Superstarlight867530]

Heather Lorenca - in that case, you must watch his new special on Netflix, ‘Kid Gorgeous’, in which he makes frequent reference to his surprisingly druggy past... But of course, if you’re a fan of his, you’re going to want to watch the show anyway as it’s FREAKIN’ HILARIOUS. There aren’t many comics these days who really make me laugh (I overdid it on the stand up comedy in my youth), but for some reason - his delivery, his particular way of viewing the world, who knows - just absolutely slays me & I’m on the floor weeping with laughter 😂

[@bodyofhope]

Superstarlight867530 Also, catch him on Seth Rogan's Netflix charity special. He was by far and away the best headliner. The Willy Wonka material killed me. I'm writing this from heaven 😇 Jesus says hi.

[@wickkidda]

Yeah, but I don't think John talks about what his mushroom trips were like. If there's any of that let us know.

[@sophiecarr8803]

wickkidda he talks about it in an interview how he was on mushroom when he went to a David Bowie concert I’m pretty sure

[@johnsonsouth1255]

Mary M what do you mean by that?

[@scarlettbat]

i have been listening to or watching something of his nearly every day this month, and at least once a week throughout the pandemic. wish there was a way to send all the happiness and comfort and enjoyment his work has brought to me back tenfold now.

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

"What a double life anxiously striving for perfection and then holding the anxiety at bay with booze and drugs on the sly." Can we all stop pretending this is surprising?

[@declanhargrove3032]

He is just beautiful.

[@silverstory1118]

Ooohhh this black and white effect is really nice! Makes John look a little more graceful. A little more beautiful. Especially at the scene where he was closing his eyes thinking back to his mother at 0:11. His eyelashes are clearly visible. Also the face he made at 0:08 😂 "Pause..?"

[@deemiller5024]

John Mulaney is ridiculously good looking....in black and white. 😀

[@Katherine-dp2ol]

He looks and sounds like an old timey movie star

[@janne6200]

He is ridiculously good looking always

[@goose1694]

love this man with my whole life. i really hope hes doing alright. same with anna. same with petunia fish.

[@siobhanmulvey]

I love John Mulaney. I’m so here for these interviews.

[@oswaldgutenberg2985]

It's mad when people say that you've 'abused' alcohol. That's a load of shit. If anything, alcohol abused me, the dirty little prick. Alcohol doesn't wake up on a Sunday morning holding back vomit trying to work out where they are and how they got there whilst also trying to ascertain through snatched memories and the tales of friends and loved ones how much friendship and reputational damage you caused, which you seriously can't remeber. xx

[@mollymakesthings1458]

Oh god... I can feel how uncomfortable John is from here

[@marlasinger8274]

i wish i could've pushed thru during hs like he did :(. i struggled so hard to do well in classes and all the teenager shit but i was so depressed and truly was just not smart enough which sucked

[@sydneyalpers8745]

this comment makes me so sad!struggling in school doesn’t mean you’re not smart enough, esp if you were dealing w depression. i hope you’re doing better now!

[@ETIENNE8100]

love his sincerity

[@CharleyCarey]

Well he did warn us.

[@gabbidurham]

He doesn’t want his parents to know he killed Princess Di

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

True

[@Nautilus1972]

This man is one of the very few that makes me laugh out loud.

[@janepiepes2243]

Speaking of which ... remember in one of your monologues : margaritas and ambien. It didn't Not work. Such a perfect delivery.

[@stademeister15]

*daquiris

[@banuuzbekova3066]

his smile melts my heart

[@hannahloftus1044]

This interview made me cry. And that is a stupid thig to cry about

[@krys1301]

I miss him already and wish him a speedy recovery!

[@II-ne3lp]

This tall child looks incredible

[@ConanThreepwood]

"How did he get access to that?" Is he talking about John's biters?

[@abdulrhmanw8297]

Stay strong John 😞🙏🏻

[@alexhirsch5738]

"Take Ambien to see what it would do"... Was it racism? Did it make you racist?

[@Xmas.Violet]

what does that mean? I genuinely don't know lol I don't mean to bash whatever ur trying to say

[@AmandaBee]

Christmas Lamoureux Part of Roseanne's excuse for her racist tweets was that she had taken ambien

[@Xmas.Violet]

Really omg😂😂😂

[@AmbroseThompsonCMU]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Christmas Lamoureux better yet, the drugmaker *actually* replied stating that "racism is not one of the known side effects". You can't make these things up lol

[@md_am5]

i just love his accent and voice so much

[@zeanamush]

Why do I know so many people in Chicago with John's story?

[@awakeinthedream1111]

Same. I’m from Chicago and it’s like watching my brother.

[@II-ne3lp]

He’s so attractive

[@FallOutJosie]

"one life of getting grades and getting high" iconic

[@phanic.at.the.disco.]

he’s so pretty omg

[@ShermanBMason]

I love the black and white. So much.

[@lexi7749]

2:15 I really identify with this, as an over achieving anxious person who also goes wild

[@user-ik3xr3eh3m]

How can something in black and white have so much colour in it

[@posthocprior]

Wow. Given his admission of recent struggle with addiction, this is a pointed reminder of how these problems start.

[@mabimabi212]

I've never watched this show before but the grey scale really makes john looks a 80's mafia member

[@andymantoronto]

It was nice to see John be himself, I think he's brilliant and very talented but I wish when he did the late night shows that he presented himself like he did in this interview. This was the first time I've seen the real side of John and he should show it more often I think he'd be surprised to see that people would really like the real John.

[@lilybaum470]

John looks so attractive in this

[@hlxz333]

Just realised he has the biggest/widest dimples I've ever seen hahaha

[@stopmotionvision4377]

And this is why john mulaney is one of my heroes

[@bobbixvv]

it's really surprising seeing how he looks and how he talks, and listening to what he talks about. like, i imagine those kind of experiences leave a deep mark on you, yet he still slips it into a bit in one of his shows and makes it funny

[@conradbaker]

It’s great that the interviewer didnt interrupt him too many times

[@BrookeMarsden]

this is the most calming content x

[@gastonruiz8478]

I just read About 20 min ago that he enter rehab

[@andresayabproject]

Mulaney's shoes were sick

[@phanic.at.the.disco.]

John Mulaney is such a sweetie

[@cristinugh3173]

This video looks like it was shot in heaven

[@Lwoods1717]

I am in love with this man.

[@eLiBiiLV]

am i the only one who freaked out when that background music started playing? thought i was being haunted by something....

[@shannongeier63]

0:09: Looks at interviewer like he's an idiot. "Pause?" LOL

[@kaymay4205]

I'm glad I am not I'm not the only one who thinks John Mulaney is soooo adorable His smile is everything! 😍

[@jema.flores]

Hey guys, when is the podcast coming out?? Pls hurry!!!

[@theoffcamerashow]

5/17/18

[@liftedmage]

So many kids in my highschool we like John in this way not like the 50's demnor, but like got high and got good grades never really had a home life problem that would distract them just a teenager getting stoned drinking and being an adult at it

[@FreezingmoonDSBM]

Damn, one of the few good interviewers left

[@LowIQinHQ]

His life and my life seem so similar. Needed this thanks

[@gemlikestardust]

John is cute, he always is, but this is the first time i find him genuinely hot.. i was like staring so much. He has such a nice smile..

[@MsCloudnumber9]

i really want to listen to the podcast but the jason isbell one is popping up instead of his!

[@bobthetomato3751]

I am in love with this man child

[@duchess8762]

Thats one tall child

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

Blackout drunk in highchool?! I thought he had been sitting in a room eating saltines for 20 years.

[@isla5490]

he’s such a pretty man

[@alifinley9156]

Wow. Comedians have "coming out" stories. Welcome to the club.

[@politicalgazebo8069]

aw me & John literally led the same high school lifestyle

[@normalwhiteguy1555]

That voice!

[@danielrudnitsky]

He looks like that kid waving his shirt at that baseball game 🤣

[@fredmichel8974]

Couldn’t describe me more

[@haley7571]

Do we have to have the video in black and white? I don’t mind, but why is it not in color?

[@caitlynnhenson]

This was filmed back in the 40's, as you know, John is immortal.

[@LATERNEWS]

these interviews are great

[@yahimstillhere5316]

update he's in rehab for crack and alcohol I wish him and his family the best.

[@kayzeaza]

Cocaine not crack. He’s rich!

[@mae4165]

@@kayzeaza HAHAHHHA

[@cosmovedder1354]

HaHa me too. Straight A's for 12 years, football team and basketball team, last 3 years of high school = getting drunk 4 nights a week, smoking a personal oz of pot per week, acid once a month, and coke every weekend. Did not look the part...by design. Good times.

[@cosmovedder1354]

I should add that I had a fake ID when I was 17, but like John I also had an extreme baby face. Store clerks would look at it,look at me,look at it for a while, then shrug, sigh, and say OK......A couple times the clerk quizzed me about the info on the ID, luckily I had all of the fake info memorized. Many times I would be buying alcohol for 10 to 20 people, so that would draw even more scrutiny from the clerks. I wish I still had that ID, but I gave it away when I turned 21...Good Times

[@cosmovedder1354]

Ryan Michael......I'm sensing a ton of sarcasm in that statement.

[@Dakota_Kai_Guy]

wtf... how are you still mentally stable?

[@jetsamperes5762]

And now you're a Supreme Court Justice. Good job Brett.

[@cosmovedder1354]

@@jetsamperes5762 Who's Brett

[@hollyh3181]

john mulaney is so pure wow

[@richardlopez2932]

:50 That's how my uncle Frank talks to me about everything: he's worried I have mental health issues.

[@davidlatorre9829]

Well, there was that time when he was the Hillside Strangler he doesn't want them to know about.

[@IDontReadRepliesToComments]

I feel like I don't hear enough about John Mulaney, considering he's the best stand up comedian ever. Like he had a super great rise to fame and that's it. Nothing came after his rise. I could be wrong though. I just feel like I don't hear enough about him even though he's an incredibly talented and pretty cool guy.

[@recusantbile9829]

"You know, a crazy person."

[@claycerny861]

John: Describing substance abuse and not being able to be open with loved ones Background music: 🎶🎵pleasant piano😌

[@angganda2195]

Jonathan is the version of Peter we all wanted and needed and have.

[@saraxx98]

Next he has Steve Martin watching his broadway show. 💕💕 god this guy is great.

[@brandonkey181]

Off-camera is a really ironic series

[@sarleo1dv]

I will literally watch anything with John mulaney in it