Mike: Comedy Born from Truth
Mike Knox is a Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, and actor whose work blends personal storytelling with sharp observational humor; adopted at birth in Pasadena, he brings depth and heart to everything he creates. A retired parole agent, he’s also the author of several books and now pursues acting, improv, and clowning with the same passion he brings to the stage.
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
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Show Notes
Mike Knox is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and performing artist whose work blends personal storytelling with observational humor. Originally from Pasadena, California, he was adopted at birth from White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
Mike Knox is the author of the books Vivien’s Rain, written about his daughter’s experience with epilepsy, and Straight Fish, and Isla Vista Halloween.
In addition to stand-up comedy, Mike Knox is a retired Parole Agent now pursuing his passion for acting, improv, and clowning.
Season 11: Adoptee Memoirs - books in order:
Practically Still a Virgin by Monica Hall
You Can't Get Rid of Me by Jesse Scott and Keri Ault
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