I remember a psychiatrist once telling me that I gamble in order to escape the reality of life, and I told him... — Norm MacDonald

I remember a psychiatrist once telling me that I gamble in order to escape the reality of life, and I told him that’s why everyone does everything.

Author: Norm MacDonald

Insight: We all have our escape hatches—social media, work, hobbies—and pretending one is worse than the others is just moral theater. The real question isn't whether you're escaping, but whether what you're escaping into is actually pulling you somewhere better. That's the honest part we usually skip.

Source: Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir, p. 124, 2016

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I remember a psychiatrist once telling me that I gamble in order to escape the reality of life, and I told him that’s why everyone does everything.

Norm MacDonaldBased on a True Story: Not a Memoir, p. 124, 2016

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We all have our escape hatches—social media, work, hobbies—and pretending one is worse than the others is just moral theater. The real question isn't whether you're escaping, but whether what you're escaping into is actually pulling you somewhere better. That's the honest part we usually skip.

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Norm MacDonald

Norm MacDonald was a Canadian comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his distinctive deadpan style and his tenure on "Saturday Night Live" as a cast member and Weekend Update anchor. He gained acclaim for his unique brand of humor and became a respected figure in the comedy world, appearing in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. MacDonald was also a beloved storyteller, particularly noted for his appearances on talk shows and his own podcast, "Norm Macdonald Live."

I remember a psychiatrist once telling me that I gamble in order to escape the reality of life, and I told him... — Norm MacDonald

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