People who have babies tell me I will know a love that is beyond anything I can imagine, and a joy that is indescribable. Love and joy? That sounds horrifying. I have no way of knowing whether I can handle either of those. I'm much better with need and fear. They are what ground me.

He later moved to New York City and became part of the New York alternative comedy scene. " Initial station pickups include WBEZ Chicago and the Public Radio Remix service on SiriusXM. He hosted Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater for a year replacing Jon Stewart.

Maron has been a frequent guest on the Late Show with David Letterman and made more than 40 appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien more than any other stand-up performer. Marc Maron (pron.