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Comic Mike Birbiglia On His Best Failure And The 3 Rules Of Improv

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Comic Mike Birbiglia On His Best Failure And The 3 Rules Of Improv

Birbiglia says the failure of his sitcom pilot is the best thing that could have happened to him, artistically. His new film, Don't Think Twice, tells the story of an improv comedy group.

Comic Mike Birbiglia On His Best Failure And The 3 Rules Of Improv

Mike Birbiglia says his new film, Don't Think Twice, is like a "Big Chill-type comedy set in the world of an improv theater." Bryan Bedder/Getty Images hide caption

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Comic Mike Birbiglia On His Best Failure And The 3 Rules Of Improv

Comic Mike Birbiglia On His Best Failure And The 3 Rules Of Improv

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