American Masters

Chris Fleming Embraces the Chaos

39m 17s

Comedian Chris Fleming traces the origins of his manic stage persona back to his childhood in rural Stow, Massachusetts. We also discuss his drive to provoke his audience, while still grounding his work in empathy, his opposition to perfectionism, and the importance of expressing yourself as authentically as possible.

Aired: 05/07/26

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