Bill Stern has been one of the funniest comedians in Chicago at least since he and I were put on an improv team together in 2008. His sketch group Cigarette Sandwich is a powerhouse, constantly churning out new, original material.

Bill's proximity to my coma gives him an intimate perspective for answering the "What's your coma?" question. We talk about some big losses in his life and whether he actually learns lessons from them, the confidence he got from auditioning for SNL, and we plan a prank for his funeral that combines Werner Herzog's "Grizzly Man" and silent discos.

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