Greg Fitzsimmons

Greg Fitzsimmons is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his sharp wit and candid humor. Born on April 5, 1966, in Tarrytown, New York, Fitzsimmons began his comedy career while attending Boston University, where he was a member of the comedy troupe Uncontrolled Substance. He made his late-night debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1996 and has since become a regular guest on shows like The Howard Stern Show, Chelsea Lately, and The Joe Rogan Experience. Fitzsimmons has also hosted his own podcasts, including FitzDog Radio, Sunday Papers, and Childish, and spent over a decade hosting The Greg Fitzsimmons Show on SiriusXM's Howard 101 .

In addition to his stand-up career, Fitzsimmons is an accomplished television writer, having won four Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He has also written for HBO’s Lucky Louie, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and The Man Show. His memoir, "Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons: Tales of Redemption from an Irish Mailbox", was published in 2011 and received critical praise from NPR and Vanity Fair .

One of Fitzsimmons' notable quotes is: "Rescuing dogs is looked upon as a noble thing, but I think it's just a way of getting a dog that doesn't have any emotional baggage." This reflects his humorous take on everyday situations. Another insightful quote from him is: "I don't like to change things too much. I think pretty hard about things before I jump in, and once I do, I feel, 'All right, I don't want to waste the energy of buying, selling this, going on Consumer Reports, test driving, buying, selling a house.' I feel life is to be lived." This highlights his thoughtful approach to life and decision-making .