Writing & Comedy with Daniel Mallory Ortberg-Lavery, NYT Bestselling Author

The Mechanics of Storytelling by Ezra Justin Lee

Nov 22, 201900:37:31TV & Film

Daniel talks about the “Untitled Goose Game” he’s playing on Nintendo Switch (1:30) Origin: Daniel’s upbringing and origin story (2:40) On fame: Is it difficult to be well-known? (10:00) Daniel talks about his transition...

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