At a recent panel discussion during the Tribeca Film Festival Saturday, comedian Abbi Jacobson opened up about just how closely her character in “Broad City” mirrors her own personality in real life. “I think the core of ‘Abbi’ on the show is definitely the core of me,’” she said. Jacobson was there in honor of Chris Gethard’s comedy special “Career Suicide,” a poignant and hilarious one-man show about his extensive dealings with depression that’ll soon air on HBO. Comedian Pete Holmes and director Judd Apatow rounded out the panel, along with “This American Life” producer Ira Glass, who hosted.

Source: Huffington Post May 01, 2017 12:56 UTC