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Druski recalls telling his mother he would die without comedy success

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 25, 2026 · Diary of a CEO · Druski: They're Lying To You About Overnight Success!
Druski recalls telling his mother he would die without comedy success
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Druski: They're Lying To You About Overnight Success!

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"I'm like, "I'm going to be a comedian. I'm going to be on TV. I promise you in a year I'm going to make sure I'm on TV. And if I'm not, I told her this wild story of I'm going to kill myself. I said, if I don't become a comedian and I don't become a famous comedian on TV, I'mma kill myself.""

Druski recalls that after dropping out of university he told his mother he would be on TV within a year, and says he also made a suicidal statement if he failed. He describes it as an extreme comment made during a high-pressure period when he felt all-in on comedy.

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Druski: They're Lying To You About Overnight Success!
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