Roy Wood Jr. on how a complicated past fueled a comedy career
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Roy Wood Jr. on how a complicated past fueled a comedy career
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In this episode of "The Drink,” Kate Snow sits down with comedian Roy Wood Jr. to discuss his new book, "The Man of Many Fathers.” Known for his work on "The Daily Show" — and now CNN's "Have I Got News for You" — Roy reflects on the challenges that have shaped his career so far: a complicated childhood in Memphis and Birmingham, a college arrest, and even time spent sleeping in his car while traveling the country to perform stand-up.Dec. 5, 2025
