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I had a lot of questions for comedy writer Nick Malis: When did he get it into his head that maybe he could write jokes for a living? How did he break into the business? What does it feel like to write for other comics versus getting the laughs for yourself?
Nick gamely answered everything I asked, and he even told me about his brief foray into writing porn scripts. Since my aim from the start has been to make Work Stew as wide-ranging and inclusive as possible, that was truly an unexpected delight.
About Nick Malis: As a student at Harvard, Nick Malis worked on the Lampoon, the campus magazine that has jumpstarted so many comedy careers. Nick’s first stop after graduation was The Howard Stern Show, where he had worked as a summer intern before finding his way into a more writerly role. He then went on to work as a joke writer for Joan Rivers. Over the years, Nick has contributed to a wide variety of TV shows including Celebrity Undercover, Spy TV, and The Biggest Loser. In 2009, Nick’s blog Cute Things Falling Asleep (exactly what it sounds like) became a global sensation practically overnight. Currently, Nick works as the head writer and supervising producer of Comedy Central’s hit show Tosh.O.
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Hi Nick….I worked with your grandmother and grandpa leonard malis @ Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC and I know your dad Larry and his wife vickie…Keep up the good work of keeping the world laughing with your writing and sense of humor…claudia