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New York Post
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jimmy Fallon reveals he threatened to kill himself if he wasn't cast on ‘SNL' by age 25
Jimmy Fallon was willing to die for 'Saturday Night Live.' During an appearance on Monday's episode of Steven Bartlett's 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast, the 50-year-old late-night host confirmed that he threatened to kill himself if he didn't get cast on 'Saturday Night Live' before he turned 25. 'Yeah, I wrote that in something, some journal or something,' Fallon said. ''If I don't get on 'Saturday Night Live' by the age of 25, than I'll kill myself.'' 8 Jimmy Fallon on 'Saturday Night Live' in 2000. NBCUniversal via Getty Images When asked if he meant the threat, Fallon responded: 'Yeah, I did. But, again, I knew that I was gonna be on 'Saturday Night Live,' so I guess I didn't really mean it. Cause I was gonna be on 'Saturday Night Live' before I was 25. I just, I knew that I was going to be on it, so I knew I wasn't really a threat.' 8 Jimmy Fallon on 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast. TheDiaryOfACEO/YouTube Fallon told Rolling Stone in 2011 about wanting to take his own life. 'I remember saying to myself, 'If I don't make it on 'Saturday Night Live' before I'm 25, I'm going to kill myself.' It's crazy. I had no other plan. I didn't have friends, I didn't have a girlfriend, I didn't have anything going on. I had my career, that was it,' he told the outlet. On the podcast, Fallon said, 'I was into computers, so I think I typed it. I think it's on some file somewhere. I think I said I will kill myself, but I definitely said 25 was my thing.' 8 Jimmy Fallon on 'SNL' in 1999. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Jimmy Fallon at the opening of NBC Company Store at General Electric Building in New York City in 1999. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Fallon was cast on 'SNL' in 1998, one week after his 24th birthday. He remained on the series until 2004. During his interview with Bartlett, 32, Fallon recalled struggling with his mental health before he got the NBC job. 8 Rachel Dratch, Jimmy Fallon on 'SNL' in 2011. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It wasn't the greatest and I'm a pretty positive guy in general, but I think that was probably my lowest,' Fallon shared. 'Looking back, I remember trying to see what therapy was or if I could afford a therapist or what that meant.' 'I was just breaking down mentally,' he continued. 'I wasn't getting anywhere. I really had no friends and no social life and obsessed with work and obsessed with standup.' 8 Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show' in 2024. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Fallon recalled, 'I think I wrote a letter to my best friend, like, 'I'm losing it dude.' I think it was something to the point, like, 'I'm losing it and I don't know if I can make it.'' The father of two was 'obsessed' with being on 'SNL' as a kid. (He and wife Nancy Juvonen are parents of daughters Winnie, 11, and Frances, 9.) 'I couldn't really hang out with anyone while I watched the show because I didn't like it if anyone didn't like the show,' he said. 8 Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon on 'SNL' in 2000. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 8 Jimmy Fallon on 'SNL' in 2000. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'My friends would have parties and they go, 'You gotta come, right?' I go, 'I'll be there at one o'clock.' I can't just tape it. I have to watch it live,'' Fallon shared. The 'Tonight Show' host added that, as an adult, 'all I wanted to do' was be on the sketch comedy series. 'If I got on for one season or one episode, then I could do whatever I could,' he stated.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I met a Shaolin Master who can karate chop bricks, do press-ups on his thumbs and bend a spear with his throat. This is how YOU can follow in his footsteps: DAVID LEAFE
Throughout my interview with Shi Heng Yi I can't help feeling strangely nervous. The diminutive yet powerfully built figure in front of me is capable of feats that seem almost superhuman. A teacher of the Shaolin philosophies and martial arts first developed in China 1,500 years ago, he was recently introduced on the hugely popular The Diary of a CEO podcast hosted by Dragons' Den star as 'the world's most hardcore monk'.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
These Jobs Are At A Risk Of Disappearing In Just 2 Years, Replit CEO Warns
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit - a company that allows users to build apps and websites using AI, recently shared a list of jobs that he believes could disappear in just 2 years. During a conversation on Steven Bartlett's podcast 'The Diary of a CEO', Mr Masad explained how rapidly evolving artificial intelligence tools are set to replace roles involving repetitive digital tasks. "If your job is as routine as it comes, your job is gone in the next couple of years," he said. "What jobs are going to be impacted?" Mr Bartlett asked the AI expert. To this, Mr Masad delivered a concise answer, saying "All of those". He then went on to specifically name positions like data entry clerks and quality assurance testers, basically roles that require repetitive actions such as clicking, typing or verifying data within rigid workflows. "Which jobs will survive the rise of AI? Amjad Masad reveals which careers are most vulnerable to AI disruption, and why understanding this shift now is critical for the next generation of workers. Are you worried about how AI could impact your career?" Bartlett wrote in the caption of the post. Take a look below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Diary Of A CEO. (@thediaryofaceopodcast) During the conversation, Mr Masad also suggested that even "specialised" professions like accountants and lawyers could face significant disruption. However, he noted one area that may not be affected by AI. "The healthcare ecosystem is hard to predict because of regulation," he said. Mr Masad emphasised that the most vulnerable jobs are where inputs and outputs are purely digital - what he called "text in, text out". These jobs include writing, data processing, or visual design. Internet users were quick to react to Mr Masa's comments. "This is so important! People need to be aware. If they work at a desk, it's likely you'll be impacted!" one user wrote. "Get rid of solicitors. Push paper around, send letters, taking forever to resolve simple bureaucratic tasks," said another. "Anyone who thinks AI is replacing accountants doesn't understand what accountants even do," commented a third. "Everyone is screwed long term," expressed one user.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Top US divorce lawyer reveals the unexpected habit that can signal a marriage is headed for divorce
When it comes to divorce, certain red flags can indicate that a marriage may be at risk. According to James Sexton, one of America's top divorce lawyers, substance use is one of the strongest predictors of divorce. While many assume that differences in religion, culture, or age gaps might be the primary reasons for marital breakdowns, Sexton believes otherwise. 'If one or both people are big drinkers or drug users, that's usually a good indication that the marriage is going to lead to divorce,' Sexton stated, appearing on The Diary Of A CEO podcast. 'I'm very fixated on pattern recognition. So I'm always looking at the same religion, different religions, or religious vs non-religious, or older and younger (man or woman), same races, different races, like first generation to the US or both first generation or neither. I don't see those patterns. If I did, I'd be the first to say it. I don't hesitate to say stuff. But I've not seen those patterns. I think substance use is probably the main thing.' But why does substance use play such a decisive role in marriage longevity? Neha Cadabam, senior psychologist and executive director at Cadabams Hospitals, metions that substance use can severely disrupt communication and emotional intimacy in a marriage. 'When one or both partners engage in frequent substance use, it can lead to mood swings, impaired judgment, and difficulty in maintaining open and honest conversations. Over time, this erodes trust and makes conflict resolution more challenging,' Cadabam explains. Substance use often becomes a way to escape emotional distress rather than address underlying relationship issues, creating a cycle of avoidance and resentment. 'Emotional intimacy suffers because one or both partners may become emotionally unavailable, prioritising the substance over their spouse. As a result, the relationship dynamic shifts from one of mutual support to one marked by isolation, misunderstandings, and increasing emotional distance, which can ultimately lead to divorce,' she adds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steven Bartlett (@steven) Early warning signs that substance use is becoming a threat to a relationship Yes, there are several early warning signs that substance use is beginning to harm a relationship. 'One of the first indicators is when drinking or drug use becomes a frequent source of arguments, particularly if one partner feels that substance use is excessive while the other dismisses concerns. Another sign is when a partner starts hiding their consumption, whether by lying about how much they are drinking or using substances in secret,' Cadabam notes. Changes in behaviour can also serve as red flags. 'Becoming more irritable, withdrawn, or unreliable can signal that substance use is taking priority over the relationship. Financial strain due to spending on alcohol or drugs and a decline in shared activities or intimacy are additional red flags. Recognising these early warning signs is crucial for seeking help before the issue escalates,' she emphasizes. Can couples successfully navigate and recover from substance-related conflicts, or is divorce often inevitable in such cases? Recovery from substance-related conflicts is possible, but it requires commitment from both partners and often professional intervention. 'Couples who successfully navigate these challenges typically do so through open communication, therapy, and setting clear boundaries around substance use. Seeking help from addiction specialists, attending couples counseling, and participating in support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon can provide valuable guidance,' Cadabam explains. However, the willingness to acknowledge the problem is crucial. 'Recovery is only possible if the individual struggling with substance use acknowledges the problem and is willing to make changes,' she cautions.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michelle Obama reveals huge 'blow' she faced when having kids - and why she snubbed Trump
The former first lady has reflected on her life with Steven Bartlett on new Diary Of A CEO podcast Michelle Obama is now in her sixties, but she insists she is only just getting started when it comes to putting everything together she has learned during an incredible life so far. Smiling she says: 'As a woman, I think at 61, I'm finally owning my wisdom in a way that I didn't. I think it takes women until we're about 60 to be like, 'I think I know a thing or two.'' There would be few people who could argue with that. Michelle describes herself as a 'box checker' someone who like ticking off lists and planning. But no list could prepare her for the life she has had. The former first lady was born in DeYoung, Illinois, on January 1964, to parents Frasier Robinson III and Marian Shields. She grew up in Chicago's South Shore neighbourhood in a rented home with her older brother Craig, attending Chicago Public Schools and quickly excelled in elementary school. The family didn't have lots of money and Michelle was in a shared bedroom growing up but she adds: 'I knew my parents loved us, and that's a strong tool to have in your toolkit when you go to school every day.' Planning her life out then saw her gain at law degree from the prestigious Harvard Law School. She was hired by the Chicago corporate-law firm of Sidley & Austin, where she specialised in entertainment law, and was ultimately assigned as advisor to summer associate Barack Obama in 1988. 'At the same time, I met Barack Obama, he showed up in my life as the opposite of a box checker, but somebody that I describe in my book as the ultimate swerve, he did nothing by the book. He was brilliant and interesting,' she recalls on The Diary Of A CEO podcast. 'He was really trying to unpack life in a way that people in my generation weren't trying to do and I thought, I have to do something more before I settle on this, and I think Barack helped give me the courage.' Michelle subsequently worked in nonprofit companies in the States and as the associate dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago. And Barack showed plenty of courage himself in the political world to get to the White House, winning the presidential election which meant Michelle was in the White House with husband between 2009 and 2017. Alongside his political rise, Michelle and her husband, who married in 1992, were facing other challenges behind the scenes as they tried to conceive in the Nineties. On her fertility and IVF struggles, she says: 'Imagine your life as you're checking boxes: I'm waiting, I delayed having kids, I've found the love of my life, and now I'm gonna get pregnant. 'So you think it's gonna be like a box, it's gonna happen like that, and no one tells you that there really is a biological clock, that's not false. 'So by the time we started really trying, which worked perfectly for our careers and maturing and having everything set… while we're waiting for our lives to be perfect, that biological clock is ticking.' She adds: 'So when it happens to you, a box checker, somebody that thought life was gonna be so and so and you did all the right things to have things not work out, and to know that it was gonna be that way and nobody told you so that you be prepared for it, it just, it was a blow. And then as a woman, you're walking around owning the blow as if it's your fault.' Thankfully they eventually were blessed to have two daughters Malia born in 1998 and Natasha known as 'Sasha' born in 2001. But this made their time in the White House unusual and Michelle admits it wasn't always easy. 'I was a very different First Lady, not terribly different from Hillary Clinton, but it was a different time. We had small kids in the White House, and that didn't happen often. There were just accommodations and ways that the West Wing didn't think about or work to fully protect all of us in the process as a unit.' Since Barack's time as President America has changed in many ways and the White House has a very different occupant in Donald Trump. Michelle has been vocal against him and chose not to attend his inauguration alongside Barrack, which saw her forced to deny rumours of marriage problems in April. 'You know, as a box-checking person who has been checking her whole life, doing the right thing, trying to always be an example, always going high. 'I think I just told myself, 'I think I've done enough of that', and if I haven't, then I never will. It'll never be enough. So let me start now.' And whilst she might not like everything she sees in America at the moment, or lots of things politically, her husband continues to give her hope. Reflecting on the current state of leadership in America and the divisive nature of some people, she says: "You are not mad at me. You don't understand a lot about the world, and you've been told a lot of things about who people of my skin colour are. You've been taught to fear me, because of what you're going through. 'When you put yourself in other people's shoes, I do get why people are afraid. I do understand it, but also, Barack helps me remember. You know, he says, 'this is still the country that elected Barack Obama twice'. 'Business leaders, and people in power, who want power, and haven't understood their 'why' can lead us down some dark tunnels, right? 'But it's the empathy for me, that ability to give some perspective that allows them to not take all that hate in and to really see the light in people. It's just a better way to live, it keeps us from being embittered, it keeps us hopeful, and it keeps us working for people. It's kind of necessary to get through it.' During the podcast Bartlett also thanks Michelle for the impact she has had on his life. He described Michelle as a 'huge source of inspiration' and said from England as a young black man he was 'navigating the world and looking up to role models that aren't often in close proximity in our lives'. Afterwards he told the Mirror: 'Sitting down to chat with Michelle Obama was one of the most significant moments of my career to date. It was also illuminating. What began as a conversation about leadership became something deeper — an honest and intimate exploration of Michelle's fears, her marriage, and her journey to becoming who she is today. "I, for one, have never heard her share her story like this before. It is certainly one of the most powerful episodes of DOAC and, as importantly, a real moment for all of us who work on the show." Michelle is also joined by her brother and co-host Craig Robinson for the candid and emotional feature-length interview. * The full interview with Michelle Obama and Steven Bartlett is on the latest The Diary of a CEO podcast out Thursday May 1.
