He Lost The Love Of His Life, Then Made It Funny: interview with comedian Sam Morrison

Is it possible to turn hope into loss - and even comedy?This week, I'm joined by US comedian Sam Morrison for a conversation about love, grief, comedy, and the show that changed his life.Sam is the creator of Sugar Daddy, a critically acclaimed solo show about losing his partner Jonathan to Covid, being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and somehow turning the most painful period of his life into something funny, moving and deeply human.We also talk about his show DUCK, which he's currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe throughout August. In this episode, Sam talks about meeting Jonathan, the silliness and love that defined their relationship, and what it means to keep someone alive by continuing to talk about them. He also opens up about anger, grief, body image, gay culture, and why making jokes about loss is one of the hardest things he has ever had to do.Funny, filthy, tender and unexpectedly profound, I loved this conversation.Info and tickets for DUCK: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/sam-morrison-duckFollow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelhmorrisonFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richleighpod ====="It's like Diary of a CEO for people that have to do the school run."Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.After my younger brother Jordan took his own life, I sold the PR agency I’d spent over a decade building and decided to go all-in on creating something meaningful.This podcast is the result.Project Possible is a podcast about success through adversity. About what's truly possible.Expect famous faces and unsung heroes.Hosted by me, Rich Leigh, each episode explores the lives, minds and experiences of extraordinary people from business, sport, entertainment, academia and beyond.Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.=====Sign up now to the free weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://projectpossible.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for behind the scenes, giveaways, ways to get involved and more.=====Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] about Project Possible here: https://www.richleigh.co/podcast