Aparna Nancherla on Stage Fright and Learning Not to Care

Aparna Nancherla was a shy kid with serious stage fright, so naturally she became a stand-up comic. Aparna tells Mo Welch all about childhood public speaking classes, bombing between two punk bands, and explains why "who cares" became her favorite advice. Plus: Mo and Aparna draw horses.

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The Drawing Room with Mo Welch
What happens when interviews become art projects? Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch invites notable guests to join her at the easel, turning conversations into creative collaborations. This non-traditional PBS series puts Mo’s full talents on display, blending humor, vulnerability, and artistry as she and her guest draw each other out—literally and figuratively.