Zack McDermott

I was born in Wichita, KS and went to the University of Kansas for undergrad. I studied political science and African-American studies -- that was my favorite. I went to UVA Law and then became a public defender in Brooklyn in 2008.

As soon as I moved to New York I started doing stand up comedy. My "career" was derailed by my first psychotic break and a trip to the psych ward. My book takes it from there.

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Bird-M...

I've contributed to This American Life, New York Times, Gawker, Deadspin, Morning Edition, SplitSider among others.

Find my email and message me if you feel like it -- I try to respond to everyone.

xo,

Zack

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