372: Bob Saget | How Comedy Continually Changes His Life

Handling Criticism

Bob Saget shares his approach to handling criticism, emphasizing the importance of focusing on positive feedback and doing great work. He explains that while fame can lead to pigeonholing, it's crucial to stay true to oneself and continue pursuing one's passions. Bob mentions his admiration for Norman Lear, who taught him to live in the moment and not dwell on negativity:

All we have is this moment and now it's this moment. And if you go and project what's going to happen, if this. Or how did that person get that? You're just wasting your brain.

--- Bob Saget

This mindset helps him maintain a positive outlook and focus on his craft 1 2.

   

Comedy & Perception

Bob uses comedy as a defense mechanism to cope with personal and professional challenges. He believes that self-deprecating humor can preempt criticism and provide relief from the pressure of public scrutiny. Bob's approach to fame has evolved over time, and he now feels more at ease with his public persona. He shares how therapy and self-reflection have helped him become more comfortable in his own skin:

I'm calm in my skin now. I just changed. I had therapy but worked on myself a lot.

--- Bob Saget

This transformation allows him to navigate fame with a more relaxed attitude 3 4.

   

Life with Fame

Fame has been a significant part of Bob's life, and he reflects on how it has shaped his experiences and behavior. Despite the challenges, he remains grounded by introducing himself simply as "Bob" and not letting fame define him. Bob acknowledges the public's fascination with celebrity life but maintains that fame is just a part of his reality. He humorously recounts how his fame pales in comparison to others, like George Clooney:

Stamos always made fun of me like, "Oh, Bob thinks he's more famous than he is." And I would walk into a restaurant and a few flashbulbs would go off and then George Clooney would walk in and a billion flashbulbs would go off.

--- Bob Saget

This perspective helps him keep a balanced view of his celebrity status 5 4.