<p>We all thought we’d have it all figured out by 28… but what happens when not getting what you wanted turns out to be the best thing for you?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s episode, Drew Droege shares candidly about missing the arbitrary goals he set for himself and how asking the question, <em>“What does making it really mean?”</em> completely changed his perspective. </p><p><br></p><p>Drew Droege is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for his viral Chloë Sevigny impressions and his work on shows like Key &amp; Peele, Bob’s Burgers, and Reno 911! He’s also the creator of acclaimed off-Broadway shows, including Bright Colors and Bold Patterns and Messy White Gays, which recently ran in New York.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Drew’s experience producing and working on <em>Messy White Gays</em></p></li><li><p>How can dark humor help process grief?</p></li><li><p>Reflections on rejection and how it shaped his career</p></li><li><p>The gut-wrenching experience of bombing a stand-up set</p></li><li><p>Learning not to be precious about critiquing your own work</p></li><li><p>Why Drew and Jaimie both <em>hate Rent</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovetaketwopod/">⁠⁠Love, Take Two Instagram⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lovetaketwopod">⁠⁠Love, Take Two Tiktok⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrf3XmSTWlr6aqU1unYdKw">⁠⁠Love, Take Two Youtube⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/">⁠⁠Jaimie Kelton Instagram⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nycgaydad/">⁠⁠Jose Rolon Instagram</a></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Edited by: Jerson Barajas</p></li><li><p>Recorded by: MCM Creative</p></li><li><p>Produced by: Jose Rolon, Jaimie Kelton, and Dianni Hall</p></li></ul>