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Rick Mitchell talks with me about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his daughter. In addition, we talk about the life lessons his daughter has taught him. After that we talk about his book, How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place. He wrote that book with Carol Leifer. Rick and I chat about his creative process as well. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Rick Mitchell
In 2002, Rick received his Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies from UC Davis. At the time, film was not offered as a major, so Rick took it up on himself to create his own. While in college, Rick started performing stand-up comedy. Over the years, he’s performed at many clubs including The Improv, The San Francisco Punchline and The Ice House. He’s worked with many amazing comedians including Sarah Silverman, Robert Schimmel, Maria Bamford and Emo Phillips. In 2005, Rick graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting. That same year, he was accepted into the prestigious Warner Bros. Comedy Writer’s Workshop. In 2016, Rick was hired as a writer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show. In his six seasons there, he won 5 Daytime Emmys.
Make sure you follow Rick on Twitter at @ItsRickMitchell. In addition check out his website, rickmitchell.com. Plus pick top the book he wrote with Carol Leifer, How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place wherever you purchase books.
About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.