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Ira Glass and Mike Birbiglia Make a Movie; Phyllis Diller

Ira Glass of This American Life and comedian Mike Birbiglia make a movie the untraditional way. Plus, we hear Phyllis Diller in her own words.

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By Kim Masters • Aug 27, 2012 • 28m Listen

Ira Glass of This American Life and comedian Mike Birbiglia discuss the untraditional way they made their movie Sleepwalk with Me, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival this year. Plus, we hear the late Phyllis Diller reflect on her career, her love of painting, and her friendship with David Sedaris.

Banner image: (L-R) Ira Glass and Mike Birbiglia on the set of Sleepwalk with Me

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    partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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