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17 Oct 2024 · 2 h 38 min

Books from Trevor Noah

“Trevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!”

4 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Born a Crime
    Guest's book

    Born a Crime

    by Trevor Noah

    Trevor Noah · ~00:38:34

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Into the Uncut Grass
    Guest's book

    Into the Uncut Grass

    by Trevor Noah

    Steven Bartlett · ~02:25:14

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
    Mentioned

    Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    by Charlie Mackesy

    Trevor Noah · ~02:25:31 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of The Little Prince
    Mentioned

    The Little Prince

    by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    Trevor Noah · ~02:25:31

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Trevor Noah, comedian and former host of The Daily Show, discusses his childhood under apartheid, his mother's trauma, and his struggles with depression and ADHD. The conversation covers his career, personal growth, and insights on mental health, friendship, and purpose.

Talking points

  • Childhood under apartheid
  • Mother's shooting and trauma
  • Hyper-empathy and avoidance
  • Men's mental health and loneliness
  • Fame and core friendships
  • Death threats at The Daily Show
  • ADHD and depression link
  • Therapy and self-understanding