Hey, everybody. Before I get started, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the passing of my next guest episode, Gallagher.

He made a big impact on my life and my career. And he was a really, really misunderstood, brilliant man who said the things the way he wanted to say them offstage.

And oftentimes, it got him in trouble and created animosity between him and his fellow peers.

But at the end of the day, as you'll see by listening to him, I think he has a lot to offer and a lot of interesting points, whether you agree with him or disagree with him.

He was certainly one of the most unique characters of the game. And I will miss him.

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I say to myself, oh god, I've got to go do something significant. I'm not going to tell this doctor just saved my life.

Oh great, there was a couple of episodes of law and order I didn't say, and I'm going to lay on my butt and watch them. No, I have to do it.

And that's why I came to talk to you. I have so many things on my bucket list.

Welcome back to another episode of industry standard with me, berry cats. If you knew how difficult it is to get this guy to do a podcast of this ilk, you wouldn't believe it.

But I am honored by the fact that not only did he agree to do this podcast, but he flew in here from the prairie to be here.

Literally, as he said, he looked out the back door of the comedy venue that he was at and it was the prairie tumbleweeds and whatever flew here, got here early in the morning, waited a long time, which I was so honored that he did because I couldn't be here early.

And he's here today and I'm going to give him the proper introduction now.

Leo Gallagher, Jr., otherwise known as Gallagher is one of the most successful and recognizable stand-up comedians of all time.

He was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and grew up in Lorraine, Ohio. He was a championship roller skater practicing at his father's roller rink.

And he graduated from the University of Southern Florida with a degree in chemical engineering.

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