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Here is another space for you all to leave your thoughts and comments for Tig. The comments section below is one big Get Well Card. Thanks for all your support. We love you.
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Love you Tig! Here’s to a speedy recovery!
Tig – Sending you best wishes, white light, and cancer cell eating zombies your way. Just imagine everyone in nuclear testing suits holding fire hoses and hosing off your “teats” to get those cancer cells out of your body, or your boobies.
I feel silly sending this, but… I’m just listening to the podcast now…I’m a writer and comedian and am currently writing a book about my own journey during my Mom’s ovarian cancer entitled: “When I Die, Take my Panties.” Humor is missing from all of these situations, yours is truly needed. While you likely have a ton of folks to reach out to, feel free to email me if you want my own perceptions about being someone who has a close family member who is going through cancer.
Tig, I was thinking about you this weekend and had this thought: you are seeing so much success right now with the podcast and your career. You are clearly on a roll. The timing of this career success and your personal and health issues is almost too bizarre to handle. I want you to find comfort in knowing now you have all the more fans and people who love you standing strong beside you in these times. You are not alone and you have lots of nice people (like me!) sending you all our best thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery. Making people laugh is good karma. You’ve got some good heading your way.
Get well soon Tig. Your comedy and PB get me through rainy days working in Scotland. From the good one robot to your raw honesty on the podcast, you really are one of the most fearless performers out there and while it’s been a terrible few months for you, I have no doubt you will bounce back stronger and continue to entertain and make us all laugh x
Best wishes from Ireland xx
I wish you all the best, Tig. You have a positive attitude about all of the unfortunate occurrences that you’ve experienced, and it’s really remarkable. You’re an inspiration to so many people. Thanks for all the laughs.
Tig, the way you’ve handled the highs and lows in your life recently has been truly inspiring. I think it’s amazing that you’re able to share these experiences so openly with your fans and the public. I’ve been going through a roller coaster ride of experiences lately, and seeing you (or hearing you, rather, on PB), dealing with issues so gracefully and with such a positive attitude has really helped be view things in a positive light. I’m sure there are many people out there who feel the same way. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thoughts and love are with you Tig. You are a Good One.
Best wishes, strength and many, many hugs to you, Tig. The world needs more of you! Looking forward to the day when you’re cancer free and can say, “Well, that’s been cancer.”
Much love to you, Tig. You are an amazing woman with an attitude that I can only aspire to. My thoughts are with you. Can’t wait to buy my Tig Wig!
Best wishes Tig and know that you’ve got a global support network pulling for you! Me, I’m sitting here sweating my ass off through another West African summer, and listening to what is probably the saddest (yet still funny) PB podcast to date. Thanks for always sharing your ups and downs- you and the guys definitely help me get through my harder days- I hope this comment page does the same for you!
Funny + awesomeness = tig notaro
Get well soon!
Hey Tig. I just heard about your illness. I really hope you don’t die horribly.
Sincerely,
Some guy on the internet
just another person you don’t know who is deeply moved by what you’ve been through and are going through. I always liked seeing you on the Sarah Silverman show then discovered Professor Blastoff where you (and boys) became hilarious friends that would visit once a week – frequently making me laugh out loud while jogging in the woods by myself.
Speedy recovery wishes and continued love and support throughout.
Tig, ever since I heard you for the first time on Comedy Bang Bang, I’ve been hooked. You are so honest, genuine, loyal, steadfast in your opinions and beliefs, and just gosh darn hilarious and talented. I’ve said it before (it’s true!) and I’ll say it again, I could just listen to you talk all day – and that’s not a nod to your Taylor Dayne story, it’s the truth. There is something about you that is so wonderfully engaging and never fails to bring a smile to my face.
You, David, Kyle (AAAAAAND Aaron) get me through the work day with Professor Blastoff, and I haven’t missed an episode. It’s good to know you’ve got some great friends who are there for you down in the hatch.
I am absolutely floored at the news about your recent diagnosis. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that so many bad things have happened to such a good person. But, they don’t call you Tough Tig for nothin’! Right?! You have a ton of people who love you and are sending positive vibes your way. We are all rooting for you and thinking of you.
Lastly, thank you for being an inspiration to me as a comedian, as a woman, and as a person! You are one seriously awesome human being, and I’m sure that you will continue to blow us all away.
Love you Tig!
Tig,
PB has quickly become my favorite podcast and does exactly what I believe they are meant to do– turn a long car ride into listening to friends have a hilarious conversation. I have teared up on my drive many times! And so I genuinely feel like a good friend has gotten sick and that it is terribly unfair. All my hopes and best wishes for a speedy and painless recovery.
Tig –
As a person who has had a version of your “annnd then more bad health things happen” times, I agree that these things should come in thirds because, otherwise, it is just so selfish to keep all the bad news to one’s self. I have had you in my thoughts as I worked my way through every episode of the podcast in the last month and finally got to The Bad Stuff episodes. Your whole attitude and openness is so awesome and I love the support of your hatchmates (even Aaron) and friends (so important to the getting through the sicknesses, in my experience). Love, from a fan. – Aarika
Hey Tig,
I just want to say that you’ve been an inspiration to me throughout the past several months, as a person and as an aspiring comedian, and that I love you dearly. I know you’ll get through this.
Hey Tig!
Chances are that you will skip over my message because mine will be unimportant and boring and I will explain why.
My mom is about your age (42). I have not yet experience major trauma (as in death or life-changing illness). I am scared, however, what it is about to come.
Ive been listening to your podcast and I have finally catched up. In each episode, I felt I have grown close to you, Kyle, David, and Aaron enough that I feel I have known you guys for a long time. I was shocked and devistated to hear what has happened to you and I truly have felt for the first time “hear” someone close I know go through such devastating times. You are strong Tig, you managed so far in life to not let pneumonia and with the loss of your mom take you down. I know you will come out beating the battle against cancer as well because you have your family, friends, and loyal fans to support you!
I want to also let you know that even though you are going through these times. It has also changed me. I learned from you that things will unexpectedly happen and it will be the bad ones. I am now prepared to handle these future traumas thanks to your bravery. I am also in the process to convince my mother into getting a mammogram even though she also thinks nothing can happen to her. Wish you the best Tig!!!!
With Love,
Keren Valdez
Dear Tig,
i can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said, but i did want to say that becoming a blastronaut was the best thing i’ve ever done.
thanks for being such an inspiration. we are all pulling for you. i wish there was something as easy for an atheist to say to another as “i’m praying for you”, but whatever that is, is what i’m doing.
Tig –
My brother showed me one of your stand-up bits a few years ago, and I’ve jumped at the chance to laugh that hard at/with you every chance I’ve had since then. You don’t deserve this, but no one ever does, I guess. My thoughts (and all of my friends who’ve shook their heads in disbelief at your terrible news’s thoughts) are with you – sending you some good energy waves through the sky down to your “teats” (in the least creepy of ways). Peace.
Dear Tig…. or guys!!
I would like to extend my kindest thoughts to you at this time. The uplifting spirit which you and they guys propel into the radio-sphere has had such a positive effect on people as far abroad as London England (myself included). I first read the confirmation of your diagnoses on the Huffington Post on Monday and was greatly saddened and presumed that PB would sans-Tig for a while, however, come Tuesday morning I had the greatest pleasure, once again, of listening to you and the guys on my way to work. Your strength is a pivot point for myself and I am sure many others Tig, and I look forward to thousands more PB episodes starring you and the guys in the months, years and centuries to come 🙂
The world needs your kind of genius, madam. I want everything to work out as well as is conceivable for you. Take care now.
Tig, you are an inspiration, even before all this years trials. I cannot wait to hear”Well…that’s been cancer.”
Dear Tig,
My life changed when I went to your Benson Interupption CC taping in Hollywood, CA in 2010. I thought you were hysterical, and adorable. I watched the Sarah Silverman Program on Netflix for you. The episode where Sarah tries to date you is the absolute funniest thing I’ve seen on that awful CC channel. You’re truly the best, period.
I know this past year hasn’t been easy. You will beat breast cancer, Tig. We love you mucho, and we’ll always stand by your side. Dont give up, EVER, ok? Will send ye love and support from afar.
Take care,
R.R.R.
Hi guys, big fan of the podcast and even though I live in rainy Sweden I feel like I’ve come to know you guys a little bit through listening in every week.
Fair to say that Tig hasn’t had much luck with all these terrible things coming all at once, but the way she’s talking about them and handling it all I think is very inspiring and important too.
Keep fighting!
Fredrik
Tig, I know you’re going to be fine! So try and focus on the fact that you now have the best “Get out of shit” card ever. “Hey, you want to come see my one man show?” “Oh, I do, but I have cancer, so…”
Dear Tig, I just want to add my voice to those of people wishing you good luck and a speedy recovery. Thank you for your hilarious comedy, especially the Professor Blastoff podcast, which greatly brightens up my journey to work/dish-washing down here in Melbourne, Australia. Good on you, Tig: I’m thinking of you (in a non-creepy way).
Makes me so angry that it takes something like this for you to get the recognition that you have always deserved. You’re no stranger to the world of comedy. Parts of me are in such disbelief that people have never heard of you until recently. But then, I think to myself how it makes total sense because that’s what makes you rock so fucking hard, Tig. You’re not all about being in the spotlight and you fly under the radar. You’ve always said your true fans would seek out what you’re up to by going onto your websites and keeping up with you. That’s the beauty of you and your level headedness. I don’t need the press to tell me how amazing and talented you are. I already found that out years ago. Keep being awesome and your true fans know where to find you. Take good care of yourself, Tig. Praying for a less painful and speedy recovery. Love, light and peace to you.
Hey Tig,
Total stranger here. Thought you might want to know how I am feeling about all this. I hate small talk. I much prefer talking in depth or having a good laugh. You have provided a lot of both. Thanks so much for putting up with Kyle and David. Letting them share the limelight. I think we all know you author all of Kyle’s riddles. He is very convincing and makes it seem like he just thought of each line but I’m no fool.
You must be getting used to taking on big things. I hope you can feel the love from all of us. What? You can’t? You sound kinda ungrateful. Oh well, we’ll find a way. Maybe we could set the Guinness World Record for stool dragging.
Thinking of you.
Kurt
Sending love and healing energy to you…
Tig,
Please don’t be afraid to ask for help and support. It’s easy to withdraw, but you have survived so much already that you probably don’t need anymore of my advice. I know you have the strength to get through this because you have overcome so much already. It’s ok to let others be strong for you, too. I will keep you in my thoughts and keep encouraging you through all of your endeavors.
Tig,
Thanks for another funny and fearless podcast. You, your comedy, and the whole PBO crew (Tunnel Guy, ANY STORY Kyle shares, and Dr. Burrell) have all been great company the past couple of years. I hope to see you in Austin @ FunFunFun Fest and get well soon!
Jamey
Austin, TX
Dear Tig:
It might be difficult for you to believe that your comedy and podcast are so important to your fans and listeners, but they are. Do what is best for you and for your health, but never doubt that we are waiting eagerly for your next podcast or that we want to hear about what is happening with you, because we are and we do.
Love to David and Kyle, too. Aaand Aron
Hey Tig,
Like you, I contracted C-Dif around four years ago and have been struggling with its aftereffects ever since as well as psychological issues. I don’t know if you will ever read this, but I just want you to know that your podcast legitimately helped me get through a very difficult period in my life. I wish that I could in some way help you get through your own troubles, and it frustrates the hell out of me that such wonderful people like you seem to get all the bad breaks sometimes. I know leaving a comment on the internet doesn’t do much to repay you for the hours of laughter and inspiration you’ve given me, but it seems like its the best I can do right now. I don’t believe in God but I will be praying for you anyway– I think it’s best to hedge my bets when it comes to someone for whom I feel this much affection.
Best wishes Tig, you’re one of the good ones.
Just get better please…that is all…please! I asked nicely and I’ll never ask you for anything ever again.
Dear Tig,
I just want to wish you luck on your future challenges and also to just let you know that I am praying for you. If anyone can wrangle cancer it is you. Keep strong no matter what. You got this :).
Tig, I couldn’t imagine my work days without you. Keep fighting the good fight.
Dear Tig,
Thank you for providing me with so much laughter and joy through “Professor Blastoff” and impacting my life in a positive manner. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. Take care.
Sending positive thoughts from Canada!
you are incredible. get better soon.
Get well, I have no doubt you’ll wrangle cancer. Love you too Tig!
Hey Tig,
Guess what? WE LOVE YOU! “We” being your fans… and the entire planet. It’s true! I asked every single person, and they all agreed. It’s a true story. Just ask the guys in the hatch next time you see them, they’ll tell ya!
Anywho, sending you e-hugs and cool vibes (through the Internet.) You’re in my thoughts. Thanks for all you do for us!
Best wishes, Tig!
Lindsay
Toronto, ON
You’re amazing Tig. I’m rooting for you (even if Kyle isn’t).
Bless you, T’! (I hope it isn’t too forward of me to use your nickname).
Clearly no-one’s better equipped with the ideal friends and attitude to prepare for this challenge than you are. We’re all backing you and looking forward to seeing you tump this thing over. Love.
Tig, you beautiful woman, you. If anything, this is all gonna make you so much stronger, and as if you weren’t already the strongest person on the god damn planet. I know you’re gonna kick cancer in it’s dirty arse.
Dear Tig,
Look at all the good wishes from your fans and friends! It must be great to be so loved. Of course, it’s no substitute for having a Green Circle Award, but it’s still nice.
I hope you are keeping your spirits high and your attitude positive. When you feel like it, look at some information about how survivable breast cancer has become and take heart. It may be a long, dark tunnel, but there is an exit ahead. And you have tons of people who love you to help you make it through.
When you come to NYC, please let me know. I will help you move, run errands, whatever you need. I can some of Aaron’s duties! You can wrangle me! Think of the fun!
I continue to pray for you all the time. I know in my heart you will be alright. Take care and have as much fun as you can. Well, that’s been love letter.
Love,
Steven Yates
Tig, I love you! I can’t think of anything better to say, than make that cancer your bitch!! You will beat it down Tig! Fuck cancer !!! You are an amazing woman Tig, I wish you all the best, and I know you will fuck that cancer up
And make it wish it never step foot in them boobies! Xo xo
From one private person to another, I sincerely wish I knew you as an individual just from hearing you on The Podcast. Your friends sound amazing, and your deadpan humor and conscientious gratitude are so awesome!
I know that your membership in Atheium Insurance will really be important during this tough time, after all, what are huge deductibles for if not cancer-ass-kicking? Also, I think it may be time for that inner Lil’ Tig, all scrappy tomboy (OR girl!) smoking cigs, lighting fires, setting pine-tree-obstacle courses, to come out and scrap hardcore with the big ‘C,’ that jerk.
Hang in there, kid [insert kitten-on-a-branch-poster-image here]
-AB
Tig,
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago. I totally remember the emotional Mack truck that runs you over when you are trying to grapple with the diagnosis. I, too, felt I was being over-dramatic. You aren’t. Just take each day as it comes and remember it is okay to wallow in the pool of self pity once in a while. Your humor has helped me through some dark days of my own. Let others give back to you now. I love you.
Peggy
Tig! 3-time cancer survivor here. Sending all my love your way. Know that you are not alone. <33333
The first time I listened to Professor Blastoff was when Tig returned after her mother’s funeral. While I enjoy all three of you, Tig’s laugh was contagious. Tig, I hope the love you feel from your friends, family and fans be the inspiration to you while you fight this battle. I know you will beat this!! You will be in my thoughts!
Sending you all sorts of positive energy for a speedy return to a clean bill of health – I’ve been very lucky in that respect, although a string of bad things happened in 2009 (mom died, lost a job of a dozen years – and then last year, 14 year marriage came to an end). But since then, things have turned around once again – new job, new city, new girlfriend, new possibilities… I’m glad you’ve got the support you have, but you’ve also got a lot of people pulling for you that you don’t know about. You’re going to beat this!
Tig thinking of you. I know you can beat this. I live in AR and our Race for the Cure is in early October. I will dedicate my run to you. Love you and everyone in the hatch.
Not much to say except I hate that cancer. I don’t know you personally, but you strike me as such an intelligent, hilarious, beautiful person. Beat this; your fans are with you as you do.
Just a fan of your comedy, Tig, but you all seem like a really great person. From all accounts, the grace and humor you’re approaching this with keeps you from being a victim in this fight. Wishing you nothing but the best.
Yes. “You all.” All of you. Not a typo.
Or a typo. Whatever.
Tig,
I am a huge fan. thanks for being so open. it’s heartbreaking to hear about your diagnosis, but i am sure you will pull through.
I recommend getting some bizzarro gigantic boobs once they cut all the cancer off of ya.
I’d prolly go with double j’s or something. you would just look like a human letter “P” from the side, which is great cuz you’ll be able to check that one off the ol’ bucket list.
Keep it up!
chris
I was so sorry to hear about this, Tig. I had hoped after last week’s podcast that the doctor’s concern would all be a big mistake. You seem like a beautiful person and I wish you lots of strength.
I just want to say, I really love your voice! Stay strong and get well soon.
Wow! Tig! Look at all these loving posts and get-well wishes! I have never been more proud to be part of the blastronaut community! If you ever need anything, I hope it’s clear you can count on all of us! We love you more than words can express and would fight this battle with you if we could!
TIG!! WTF is going on with the universe!
I was so upset at reading about your recent cancer diagnosis. Please know that you have fans just like me who are pulling for you. Youre going to beat this……and I am sure you will do it with grace and humor.
FUCK CANCER!
Youre in my thoughts
Karen
Not too much to say except we love you Tig!
My stomach dropped when I opened up itunes the other day and saw the title of the latest PB episode. I was so wishing for better news for you, Tig. You seem like an amazing person – I don’t even know if you realize how much better off the world is for the laughter and joy you’ve brought into it.
A good friend of mine just beat breast cancer and I know you can too. This sucks, but you’re going to kick cancer’s ass. Hang in there and always know how much love and support is aimed in your direction from me and the kajillion other people who admire you.
Tig just know that all the boys — aaaaaaand GIRLS — out there love you and are rooting for a swift recovery so you can get back to focusing on the important things in life, like SWWWWAMP ROCK!!! and with friends like Kyle, David and Aaron (apparently he’s Mormon?), we know you’ll get all the support, and laughs, that you need to get through this.
Kyle Dunnigan is the sexiest, most smolderingly masculine, breathtakingly intelligent man I have ever encountered, and every minute that he is in my life is another moment in Paradise.
P.S. oh and feel better Tig!
Please get better and know you are loved by MANY peeps out there. GET BETTER <3 <3 <3
Get Well Tig. I love you and your comedy. Professor Blastoff has been one of the most entertaining podcasts around. I love that you are so open about sharing everything that happens to you, sometimes it’s a little TMI (which is actually too little information if you ask me), but it’s always hilarious. Best Wishes.
Sweet Tig,
Heard the diagnosis today. That seriously sucks but I know you will get through this with grace. Keep cracking jokes and laughing with your hatch mates. It is a powerful medicine. You have brought joy to so many people. I hope you will find some comfort in the giant hug we are all sending your way. Love you Tig. Heal them teats.
Get well soon.
Miss Tig, you are amazing. I love how Professor Blastoff is both LOL funny and now poignant too, because you’re not afraid to talk about the real stuff. I hope you keep sharing with us. In the swamp of rock, we are all in the boat with you.
Sending good juju your way.
xoxo
Tig is a funny young lass
pushed a stool til I fell on my ass
But her podcast shockers
and news of her knockers
Have bummed me out and impaired my ability to rhyme.
Love you, Tig. Get well!
Love! From Golden Hills San Diego Ca
Dear Tig “Dem is Little Titties” Notaro,
I doubt you’ll remember me but you took a picture with me after you did a show in Mansfield, Ohio at the Ohio State University- Mansfield campus in front of a sold out crowd of 35! haha! Before the show I saw you in the hall and shook your hand and we spoke for a minute…I was a bit star-struck so I had no idea what to say to you. I have our picture up on your fan sites on facebook. I just wanted to say that my mother has gone through many cancers and treatments over the years and she has the scars to prove it. Her outlook on life in unlike any person I have ever come in contact with and her strength through adversity had been wildly unmatched until the events that have stricken your life and I saw how you publicly dealt with them. I know I am not on “the couch” right now but I will tell you that I do not have much true joy in my life. It’s times when I hear you, Kyle and David talk that I feel like I don’t have to force a smile and that I can laugh along with everyone. I wish you a very speedy and full remission and I know that, aside from my mother, I have never known anyone who I could say would beat a disgusting disease like this. Tig, I love you like a play-neighbor and though I probably will never meet you again, I will never forget it and I wish you the very, very best. I’m not a believer in god but I AM a believer in human strength and perseverance and I know you have that in spades. I know you will beat this and I look forward to continuing to follow your career. I hope that one day you will come back to Mansfield and you can tell more people about the car-pool lane and your clown horn…….love yer face
Zach P.
Tig,
I remember seeing your comedy central presents special when I was in high school. You along with a select few others really changed how I saw life and humor. Your comedy has been such a great gift to me and I just want you to know that you are so very much loved by us all. Please just do whatever it is you need to get better and heal. We are all here for you and we always will be!
Love,
Us
sending love & support from a big fat fan
I can’t imagine how you must feel right now, Tig, but I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. Your fans are behind you!
– one of Professor Blastoff’s most dedicated fans
Tig,
I’m so sorry to have heard about your diagnosis, but so glad to hear you talking about it, keeping the podcast going. I’m so glad it’s not keeping you from talking and laughing and hatch-dwelling. We all love you, and are hoping for the best. I have named a stuffed dachshund after you. Keep on swamp-rockin’.
Hey Tig, I just recently discovered you through This American Life, but you are so fucking funny. I’m a really big fan of Winnie the Pooh. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.
Tig,
You are going to get through all of this. Obviously, you have created a space for yourself full of friends, well wishers, and good energy. There are lots of us who are keeping you in our thoughts, prayers, and admirations (I know that is a made up word, but it fits). You are going to get through all of this.
Get better soon Tig, reading about your gig at Largo brought me to tears.
What a bunch of crap, you better not be faking it! I love you, if you are faking it I forgive you. (Please be faking it). Dont ever stop talking! You are way too funny!
(Heres some positive energy, ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ) Yup thats what positive energy looks like when you type it. So use it to get better.
Tig –
Us blastronauts love you dearly and cannot wait for the time when you’re able to give us the good news about your recovery. I can not thank you enough for the laughter and joy that your comedy brings to us; I truly wouldn’t know where to begin.
Please keep us posted as you see fit – You’re going to kick cancer’s ass, I know it.
Tig,
I am grateful to have met you. Thank you for Thanksgiving Dinner 3 years ago (Even though the turkey was kind of dry) and I hope you crush this thing like you’ve been crushing at Standup.
Lach
TIG!!!! I’ve been a fan of your’s for a few years, and a new SUPERfan of PB. It is now my FAVorite podcast. Thanks to David, Kyle, and Aaron too!!!
My friend Myles and I have been sharing how truly bummed we are after hearing this other set of shitty news for you. Sorry – how incredibly sucky.
We are theoretically strangers to you – but we don’t think so… as we have been “friends” with you for the last few years, as you have been tickling our funny boners. (sorry, couldn’t help it)
I’ve been proudly wearing my “No Moleste” t-shirt that I got from your SF Punchline show 2 years ago – in solidarity with you.
Keep strong you lovely thing… and when you’re feeling pooped… please know you’ve got sooo many “friends” keeping strong for you.
And thanks all you guys for keeping me learning, titillated, curious, and just straight laughing like a crazy girl as I run thru my neighborhood at night. (the neighborhood may not feel the same about you)
Big hugs and giant sloppy kisses!!!! xoxoxoxo
from me and mother
Dearest Tig,
I have listened to every Blastoff episode and love you guys (and girl) so much! I look forward to every Tuesday and honestly don’t have much interest in science, or some of the topics that are discussed each week. So what brings me back? It is the hilariousness of each of you, and Tig, you are certainly the captain of the Blastroship (not a real word).
So take care of yourself, get some rest, and have Kyle cheer you up with some riddles, or Swamp Rock. Talk to David about the whereabouts of Tunnel Guy over a cool beer. And continue to wrangle Aaron.
I’ll be praying for you, and I hope you realize how many people you have touched with everything that you do. OK, somebody needs to wrangle me now.
Welp, that’s been comment.
Jason
Tig, I wish and hope all the best for you as you face this illness. You show amazing grace and courage. Bravo and thanks for sharing your experiences with this. You have made something that could have just been just sad and scary enlightening and inspiring.
Tig, if you lose your hair I will shave off my chest hair in your honour! I’ve already lost my head hair due to stupid male pattern baldness so can’t help in that respect. Thoughts are with you. Love is sent x
Tig, I’m a decent sized fan of yours and am a big fan of the podcast, but I’m an even bigger fan of your health. My thoughts are with you and if anyone can conquer this thing it would definitely be you, Tig. Stay positive! Also, you’re bloody gorgeous… that took a bit of courage but I was able to slip it in at the very last minute.
Also, when I say “decent sized fan” that’s a pretty big deal to me. I just can’t say biggest fan because who can measure that?
Tig,
Girl, you’ve got a lot of people behind you.let the doctors worry about the cancer and your friends worry about you as best you can. try to put the hospital/dr/treatment routine on autopilot so you can save your thoughts for the fun stuff!
y’all have truly brought joy (and sanity) to my own life for my regular nightshift of insomnia and a boob-munching infant. thinking about you at 3am in the cornfields of iowa…don’t be scared–we’re all pulling for YOU!! tump those tumors. love to you!
Hang in there, Tig. My mom and I talk about you like you’re a member of the family all the time. I know you’ll pull through this one too. You’re a gem, and the coolest lady I don’t know, but I feel like I know! Keep it going, keep it going, keep it going FULL SPEED! LYLAS! xoxo
My dad called me yesterday and recited a haiku about stars I wrote in middle school. I thought I’d give the haiku thing another go for you…
Haiku #1:
Hi Tig Notaro
Thank you for keeping it real
You light up my life
Haiku #2:
Two thousand and twelve
What a crazy year it’s been
For Tig Notaro
Haiku #3:
Life can be nutty
And really hard and shitty
I’m rooting for Tig
Okay, that’s probably enough haiku-ing for now.
In the words of Toots (and the Maytals):
“Time tough, everything is growing higher and higher.”
But in the words of Bob Marley:
“Don’t worry about a thing,
‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right.”
I don’t know if you like reggae, but it always makes me feel good. Go listen to some reggae, Tig.
SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU!!
Hi Tig. I’ve loved your standup for years and your podcasts of late. Know that you’re supported by so many people, and you’ve spread so much happiness and laughter in their lives. We are here for you. You are a ‘good one’. (Kyle, not so much)
Tig! The world needs to stop serving you shit sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because you’ve had more than your fill. I am a huge fan and you are without doubt one of my all time favorite comedians. When I’m having an awful day I will often rewatch one of your standup sets because without fail it will make me laugh and transport me outside of myself when I most desperately need it. If anything good is to come from all the heartache I know it will be some incredible material. The best standup comes from a place of brutal honesty and I hope writing and performing can bring you some peace and release in what must be the most bizarre and difficult time in your life. Know that you have lots of people thinking about you, wishing you well, and sending you healing vibes.
I posted above earlier today, but thought I’d post again with a funny story that just happened that I thought might cheer you up. I work in a very quiet, cubicled area, and when I can I like to listen to podcasts to keep me entertained throughout the day. I have been catching up on some Professor Blastoff today and was listening to Episode #61, aka Clostridium. If you remember, in the beginning of the podcast you have a very spirited discussion about the art of the fart. I started listening right as I was scarfing down some lunch I was eating at my desk (I’m way too busy for a lunch break today). Soon you guys were deep into a discussion about the various methods of farting and the techniques of farting in public spaces, and you nearly caused my embarrassing demise. I inhaled a piece of chicken tikka massala straight into my windpipe as I was trying to stifle the huge laugh that I was about to let out. This caused me to choke for a minute and my coworker next to me lept up as though she was about grab me for the Heimlich. I then pressed on my throat to try to get it out and ended up throwing up on my desk. In front of a coworker. So congrats Tig, you just provided me with one of the most embarrassing moments I’ve had in recent memory. Did I keep on listening to the episode though? Damn straight I did.
Dear Ms. Notaro,
You bring me joy every time your voice comes out of my Sennheisers as I march around town looking like a weirdo. I would listen to you reading a phone book, although I imagine it might get boring for you.
Raising a glass of store brand instant sugar-free iced tea to your health,
Ryan in Albany, NY
Tig. You will beat this. And please know that all of us fans, whether you know our faces or not, are with you in spirit every step of the way.
Much love.
I’ve been thinking for a few days now about what to write here– trying, as I am, to sum up everything I wanted to say about this seemingly unending series of calamities that have befallen your life this last year, but not wanting to say something that has already been posted now one hundred times previous.
I didn’t come up with much, but I wanted you to know that aside from the great affection I have for you as a person and entertainer I owe you a real note of gratitude. I lost my mother several years ago, and hearing your podcast in which you dealt so openly with your own loss allowed me to assess what I had been through and realize I hadn’t properly processed all that had gone down. It was very much a corrective experience. There have been many lonely, even dark times in the intervening years, it’s been great to have you around even as a disembodied voice on the laptop. You have been a true bright spot in my life, from your first appearance in the Sarah Silverman show, to the Comedyfest appearance in Vancouver where I saw people literally falling out of their seats at the “infant in the shower” bit, to the crowning glory now of Professor Blastoff. I was also heartened by the work you did in the wake of Katrina– but all of it it has genuinely left me baffled by the onslaught of horrific occurrences that have been visited upon you as a reward. Something’s seriously out of whack with the Universe.
Whatever it’s reason, I hope the universe has it out it’s system and whatever treatment you now need passes quickly so you can get on with claiming your throne as comic master of the planet. A grotesque embarrassment of riches should also come with that. Plus you should get to murder anyone you want.
ANYways, huge props to you, Kyle , David, and Aaron for consistently plastering a smile on my usually grim mug, my sincerest condolences for your recent loss, and the greatest appreciation again for your courage and candor. I wish I could impart just how much love there is for you out in these parts. Now please go be selfish and do whatever’s needed to get well. We’ll all wait for you here. In Tig wigs.
A couple of years back, this podcast called “Comedy Death-Ray” turned me on to a comedian by the name of Tig Notaro. There was just something about the way she methodically deadpanned her way through stories — scripted and improvised — that was both hypnotizing and hilarious. Then I discovered her standup, and I was hooked; excuse me, sorry to bother you, but I just have to tell you: I loved her comedy. So when I heard about this new “Professor Blastoff” thing starring Ms. Notaro, I knew I had to try it out.
Sixty-four episodes later, and I haven’t missed a one. And I know I’m not alone. With Kyle and David (and Aaron!) alongside Tig, The Hatch is really the perfect audible place to be. It’s like a group of friends, the perfect friends, the kind that aim to find humor in any possible place, but only honest places, because it all comes from the heart.
Here’s betting every heart that’s been given over, even just a little, to the Hatch, and the Professor, and all the guys (and girl!), goes out to Tig these days. She’s why we listen, why we come back, why we tune in to Conan for epic stool-pushing, and why we can’t wait to see what’s next.
In other words, little will be better than to see Tig get better.
That’ll be a good one.
Hi Tig,
I just discovered your stand-up like, half an hour ago, and I loved it.
So of course, I immediately did some Googling, and I came upon Professor Blastoff, and the sad news. Had I known, I mightn’t have been so excited to find out more about you and your life.
I don’t really know what to say, so I thought I would just send my hope and wishes, and as good a love as a stranger can have for another, all the way from the land down under.
Get well, and keep making people smile.
-Danny
Melbourne, Australia.
Dear Tig,
I only just found out about you and your work about a month ago and I was instantly a huge fan. From what I can tell (through that odd feeling of “knowing” you guys through your podcast), you’re surrounded by really great friends and you’re going to do whatever it takes and beat this thing down. I can’t wait to watch you succeed, and I can’t wait to see you perform live. Hurry up so you can come to Montreal again! I was out of town this year!
Take care,
Jack
PS- Hi David and Kyle. And Aaron, thanks for letting Tig abuse you emotionally. This is an important part of recovery.
Tig, you’ve been one of the funniest, inventive, and open comics about your personal life, throughout this trifecta that has struck you recently. Continue to be open and discuss with you friends, family and on podcast about you conquering cancer and the love will pour in.
-David
Los Angeles
Can’t believe this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Surviving everything you have in the last year has only made you stronger. You’ve now got the skills in your toolbelt to handle anything and you WILL conquer this. No doubt about it.
xx
Tig,
I’ve been listening to you on podcasts for several years. I first heard you on Weezy and the Swish. You have been a consistently awesome podcast guest, comedian, and person in general. Always funny. Never cruel or mean.
I listen to podcasts while I work in an office and they cheer me up, sometimes a little too much. Example: Try explaining to your uptight coworkers why you’re laughing hysterically because Tig saying “You have full blown AIDS!” on the JJGO podcast is hilarious without sounding like a crazy man.
You’re good at being funny, but after the episode about your mother I figured out that what makes you great is that you’re also a really wonderful person. There’s real joy and compassion in what you say and do. Your mother was lucky to have a daughter as sweet as you, and we are all lucky to have you on Professor Blastoff telling us about things that really matter like cancer, facing fears, and pooping on the beach. Whatever happens please keep being your wonderful self.
Tig,
I don’t know how or even what to express. One side I am extremely angry, bitter and sadden. Yet, on the other side, seeing how you are handling everything I am filled with hope, pride and happiness. So for self interest because I am a fan, please no matter what keep working. You are genuinely an inspiration. It made my night playing your album to my co-workers and having them die laughing asking, “Who is this?”. All the best Tig!
– Jarrod
Tig- You’re a singularly gifted person with a seemingly boundless capacity for kindness. I don’t know whether the phrase “hang in there” does anything for you, but please hang in there all the same. You have enriched the lives of many.
P.S. At your quiet urging (on a podcast), I have appreciated what I think is your favorite window display in L.A. – R*b*rto’s Shoe Repair? Maybe this has been overly discussed, but either way, thanks for that.
Hi,
I don’t usually reach out like this but after listening to the latest show I felt compelled to say how brave and awesome I think you are Tig. I just want to wish you all the best.
Anna (from Brisbane, Australia)
Tig you are an amazing person and you will get through this. Aside from being hilarious you are such a giving person. I remember you talking about helping your family and other hurricane victims on WTF. Sending lots of love your way.
-Janu
Kick Cancer’s ass! Best of luck to your recovery.
Tig- My 11 year old and I are HUGE fans. We wish you a speedy recovery! My 11 year old is trying to find a breast cancer walk to walk in your honor! Hang in there, you have so many people supporting your next journey!
Much love,
Moira and Ryan
We will be praying for you Ms. Notaro. Your podcast is super hilarious and we can’t get enough. Will the Tig Wigs come in 15 month old baby sizes? Amanda (wife) has a grandmother who is 93 and had breast cancer (or cans-him?….not funny, sorry) in both breasts when she was in her 60’s. I only mention this in the hope that it will give you some encouragement. You guys are the perfect team. Kyle, you are an inspiration to all man kind. David, sometimes you really get me wound up, but not without leaving me appreciating your point of view. And Tig, you not only are one of the funniest comedians i’ve ever heard, but you also seem very kind. We will be praying for you. Thank you for making us laugh.
Dear Tig,
Yesterday I listened to the last 2 episodes of what has become my favorite podcast and it was like finding out a close friend had been diagnosed. I told my fiance and his response was the same. All week, a friend had been texting me relentlessly to listen to the latest episode and I just thought it was a particularly funny episode. I now realize that your fans probably aren’t just a general community, but also circles of friends (or comedy nerds if you want to be technical) who talk about the show and your bits, often doing horribly inaccurate Tig impressions, just like we do. Maybe that sounds creepy, but it’s really wonderful to share a joke with a friend. Thanks for that.
I admire your willingness to talk about your diagnosis publicly with such sincerity. I also LOVE that you guys are not afraid to joke around about it. Maybe it will help someone out there do the same.
You are in my thoughts and on the list of people I’m grateful to “know”. Thanks for making it your business to laugh. I am sending invisible plates of homemade cookies and jars of wildflowers your way.
Swamp rockin in Cleveland,
Jesse
Hoping all the best for you.
G.
I love Tig. My life is made better by her and I know a lot of people who follow her and are hoping she becomes un-numb and un-sick-to her stomach, but come on, cancer, really it’s not like you’ve been shot or are experiencing genocide or something. We know you’re tough and hope that you get a chance to stand in the middle of a stadium and say “this is the good-one-est day – pause- of my life. I seriously love you Tig and know that everything will be OK – lahoma where the wind goes sweeping down the plain.
Sending my love down to the Hatch.
Sincerely,
Christine
I listen to the Blastoff every week. All of you delight me. Tig! Here is to silver linings, health, hope & coming out on the other side surviving & thriving! And even better, you & Kyle are moving to NYC!!! Hope to catch a set by y’all soon!
miss al boogie from Brooklyn
Hi Tig-
I’m sorry to bother you, but I just have to tell you I hate your cancer. I’m thinking about you and hoping for smooth, successful treatment.
Drew
Tig,
You’ve been such a point of happiness in my life since the podcast began (unfortunately not before) and if there’s anything an anonymous stranger from the opposite coast as you can do, I’m ready.
If you’re ever in the Hartford area, I can lift some things for you, or reach high places that you can’t reach, if you’d like me to (I don’t know how tall you are).
Also, if a Breast transplant is a thing, and you need that, and we’re a match, you can have mine. I’m not using them.
Love,
-Tom
Tig, you & the guys have been a great voice in my head for the past couple of years. Your pod had helped me through some turbulent times & wether you wanted to or not, you became an integral part of my life:
I almost lost my mom who was attacked by a knife wielding patient of hers. I sat in the hospital everyday not knowing if she’d make it. All I did all day was listen to my iPhone. Your pod came on & it made me laugh, so I put the entire library on that night & listened while waiting to see my mom, rode the train to the hospital, even at night I would just leave Professor Blastoff in the background. I was the weirdo cracking up in the family waiting area of the hospital. So thanks for making me look like I was laughing at the siblings whose father had a relapsed colon, whatever the hell that is.
My heart goes out to you with all the warmth & love I can muster. I actually live in NY! I hope to bump into you or catch you doing a set!
With love to you (but hat to cancer)
Jim Mortensen
tig,
just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of support. when you spoke about getting c-diff i was shocked because my grandpa passed away due to it exacerbating his other health issues and my grandma struggles with it now. like you, before they caught it i had never heard of it before. hearing about your diagnosis in the last couple of weeks was even more shocking. you’ve gone through some tough stuff in the last year and you’ve done it with such grace and strength. i know you will face the next fight in the same manner. my thoughts were with you then and are with you now.
you and the rest of the gang make me so happy every week and i have so much love for you. i wish you all the best. <3
Dear Ms. Notaro,
You are going to beat this. Stay positive, keep your friends close and you’ll beat double breast cancer. I’m not the most reliable Blastronaut, but I do love the podcast. Stay strong! Much love,
~Cian
Tig, I’m sending you my best wishes and keeping you in my thoughts. I first heard you on This American Life recently and have started listening regularly to the podcast. Your candor about your experiences is incredibly moving, and I am struck by your strength. If anyone can get through this, you can.
WE LOVE YOU TIG. Please get well soon because we need you, and your brand of comedy; you still have work to do. Lastly, can I get a little flatland genitalia on the backend??
Tig! Sending so much love your way. Love your comedy, love your podcast, love what you put into the world. I’m so inspired by what you did at Largo- being honest about the crap and turning it into gold. I wish all good things for your health and career.
I have been a huge fan of PB since Episode 1 – and of Tig’s from her other work as well. You are such a wonderful voice Tig, and I can hear the honest pathos within you every time I see/hear you. You are hilarious and wonderful in a way that we are all lucky to bear witness to. This is going to be a very hard fought journey, continuing on your epic sojourn that has taken you to Oz and back in a tornado of unrelenting fury and swamp rock. You have my support, love and laughs – always. Because, when it comes down to it… You truly are a one of the Good Ones. Thank you!
Tig. Thank you for making me laugh. You are a good person. Stay strong.
A documentary called “Food Inc” has a section which talks about how HIGH doses of vitamins may help with cancer. I know its a shot in the dark and you already eat healthy, but if you watch and try it maybe it can help. Hope this gets to you. Thanks for making a padcast that touches me (inappropriately).
Wishing Tig the best! You are surrounded by loving (and funny) people. Not everyone is so fortunate (or has worked so hard to be where you are). Best of everything to you: medicine, love, laughter…
Dearest Tig~
I discovered you on “This American Life” when you were on stage doing your piece about Taylor Dayne. I loved you immediately. When I found your podcast about a month ago I was ecstatic and started listening to all the episodes at work. You all make me laugh out loud so that my co-workers think I’m insane.
So, it was that I learned about your struggle with C. difficile and the death of your mother after the fact. And, I felt for you then. My mom died of ovarian cancer about six years ago and was only diagnosed a couple of days prior to her death. So I knew the pain you must have felt about your mom. And, yet you still let the love of your friends and family hold you up. And, relied on some inner strength to thrive. I was amazed at that. AND, still you made me laugh hysterically.
And, now this struggle you face. I think we all face our own struggles in life. My daughter has recently been diagnosed as having borderline personality disorder and attempted suicide twice over this summer. She is 17. I don’t believe in a God, but I do believe in people. I believe that we can get up every day and do all the things that are put out in front of us little by little. That inch by inch, we can make big changes in our lives.
I know that you can do that. You have so many people who love and care about you. Whose energy is behind you doing just that. Just getting up and doing what little bit you can day to day. You never have to do more than that. I know this is long and I am crying because this is such an imperfect world and yet there can be such love and kindness at the same time. I just wish it was always so. I hope for you a good prognosis after the surgery and a great recovery with chemotherapy. I wish for you more good than bad days and I hope that you get to spend lots of time in Central Park in the fall season sitting on a bench just thinking “Wow. That was a close one.”
Tig,
Just looking at the comments here, you can tell that your comedy, spirit, and life brings so much joy to so many.
You are a joy to listen to as you fill the hatch with laughter, and a bummer to listen to when you share the recent happenings of your life. Every week you invite us into your lives and let us get to know you. As such, it fills my heart with the greatest of sadness when listening to Professor Blastoff and of the recent developments. Yet somehow, out of every episode you bring laughter. Your strength of spirit is admirable, and your devotion to fans is moving. The podcast has highlighted so many of your wonderful and feisty attributes, as such it is inconceivable that Lil’ Tig will not wrangle this cancer.
Your fans are filling their thoughts with you, and we wish you all the best that can come out of these circumstances.
Stay strong, with or without a Tig-Wig, with or without lil’ teats.
Just another loving fan,
Jen
Dear Tig,
I heard about your diagnosis while I was on vacation, and almost drove the car into a redwood. I’m so sorry to hear about it!
I first saw you on This American Life, and then discovered Professor Blastoff. I’ve been catching up on the podcasts, and have come to love all the group: you, Kyle, David, and Aaron. Thank you so much!
People will say things happen for a reason–usually people who haven’t had anything bad happen to them. (Not that I’m bitter.)
The truth is, bad things happen. Bad things happen, and you have a choice about how to deal with it. And when I say “you” I mean “any one of us.” You can try to get stronger, or you can give up. You can be angry forever, or you can get through it and not let it eat you up. You can blame other people or shut people out, but the only person you’re hurting is yourself. You can let it define your life, or you can allow it to be just a part of your life.
I know, I went through an almost decade-long active crisis (though not medically related) that I would never have believed I could live through. No, I wasn’t kidnapped by aliens. If I had been, that would have been medically related.
Tig, please do what you have to do to be strong. Surround yourself with people who love you. Accept help. Be your own expert. Take friendship where you find it. Know that life still has marvelous wonderful moments. Rest. Keep interested in what the rest of the world is doing. Enjoy a part of each day. Just be responsible for doing the next thing, whatever that thing is. You only have to get through THIS day. Believe that you’ll be through this and on the other side (no, not THAT other side) of it one day.
A good friend of mine is currently being treated for breast cancer. She’s finished with chemo and is going through the rads now. One suggestion for during chemo: It’s cold in the treatment room, and you’ll probably be bald, so wear a cozy hat. And bring your laptop or iPad. Also, eat whatever agrees with you that day, whatever it is. It will probably change tomorrow.
Much love, and I hope you’ll keep us posted about your progress. Kyle, that will be your job, besides taking care of Tig. I’m glad you are going to be with her.
Well. Ramble much?
Just hang in there.
Love,
Sandra
Not fair!! You have to stick around Tig, you are definitely one of the good ones. I wish for you have a speedy recovery. Lots of luv and awkward Internet hugs from Oz
Good luck with all of this, Tig. I am the guy who suggested the Mayo Clinic to Aren. Glad you have everything planned out for your treatment.
I myself had a stem cell transplant for lymphoma. I was diagnosed on my birthday three years ago. I took one look at my Pet scan and thought I was a dead man- my bone marrow lit up all through my skeleton. What strange things the mind goes through at those times. But with the right treatment I survived. I am confident that you will too. What else can I say? Life is a terminal illness, but who the hell ever wants to leave it?
Hang in there, young lady.
John Graner
Dearest Tig,
Every fiber of my being is telling me you’re going to wrangle the hell out of this beast. Through every update you have shared with us, the news stunned me but for a second, and I must admit that not once did I feel like you were really in trouble. You’re tough Tig. You’re the cowgirl of goodness. I hope you can feel the love coming from these strangers, we want to positively impact your life as much as you have impacted ours. I want to conclude by saying that I would quit my job to come help you through this time, I’m only an email away.
All the love,
Grace
Okay, I’m being selfish, but Prof. Blastoff is my favorite hour each week. I’m addicted. So I NEED you well, Tig!
We love you, TIG! You gots mad fans in your corner!!!!!!!!
Hi Tig,
When I first heard about your cancer I couldn’t believe it. I read about your performance at Largo and refused to believe it was true. Then I looked at the title of the next Professor Blastoff episode “Tig’s Cancer Diagnosis” and my heart sank. You are one of my comedy heroes and have inspired me to do comedy myself. I really felt my gut turn.
I walk dogs for a living and listened to the show as I walked through the park. I honestly started to cry. I know many people will think it’s weird to cry over the illness of a celebrity but it’s more than that. I take it personal because my sister, Lissa (pronounced Lease-uh) is a cancer survivor. When she was 16, and I was 10, my sister was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma (even now I’m starting to cry again, I fuckin hate cancer). Comedy really helped us get through it. Whenever something good came from it (a great handicap parking spot, getting to the front of the line at Six Flags) we would say “the big C wins again!” When she lost her hair and a man referred to her as a guy, she joked that her breasts were tumors. Every little thing after her cancer became a joke, “first cancer now pink eye!?”
Judging from what I’ve heard on the show, it seems you have one of the best groups of friends that anyone could hope to go through this fight with. You are loved, respected, admired, and an incredibly strong person. I know that you’ll get through this and I’m excited for the future.
PS: It’s been over 10 years since my sister’s cancer, she is now a mother with twins, a boy and a girl. Also, for her Make-A-Wish, we flew to New York to meet Conan. Ask if he remembers us.
Very Best Wishes to you, Tig!
Get well Tig, we love you.
Tig, you bless us all with your humor. I know there will be many more years of it to come. Sending you love and healing, positive thoughts!!!
xo
My lifelong dream is to become a professional stand-up, and you’re one of the reasons for that. I love you Tig, and my thoughts are with you. Here’s to a speedy recovery.
Tig! I am SO sorry you are going through all this. I am thinking of you often and wishing you health and a smooth journey through cancer hell. I am happy to talk if you want to get back in touch — I had ovarian cancer at age 27, a different beast, of course, but I am there if you want to talk to another survivor. I think for me one of the hardest things was accepting the help that was offered, with grace, and admitting that I was sick and could use the help and care. It comes around and goes around, you know …
And when you are better, if you would like me on your podcast to talk about my nerdly work at NASA just let me know!
xoxox my heart goes out to you
Tamar (AIDS ride, a billion years ago …)
Best wishes to you Tig.
Tig,
I listened to This American Life’s episode with you telling the Taylor Dayne Story. It was my first introduction to you and, as an aspiring comedian, it spoke to me. I’ve listened to you on Comedy Bang Bang as well as Prof. Blast Off and yes, you’ve got “it”. Your insight and dry delivery inspires me to be better and sharper. I’m so glad that I was able to stumble upon your talent.
You’re the coolest. Stay strong. Always.
I’m sorry to hear about this. I haven’t been listening to the new episodes because I decided to start at the beginning and listen to Professor Blastoff sequentially. It’s been a fun ride. This might sound creepy, but when I listen I can’t help considering you and Kyle and David to be friends of mine. It feels more like hanging out with some buddies than listening to a podcast. But, anyway, I saw this news on facebook and just thought I’d send you my well wishes. I hope your treatment is effective and that you are back to good health soon!
I don’t like cancer. I like Tig. I don’t think Tig should have cancer anymore.
(Much love)
Tig, you are a strong woman and I know you will recover fast. I’m no comedian, but I wish I could make you laugh now the way you have done for me many times! Xoxo.
Dear Tig,
You inspire me daily with your self-effacing hilarity. In those moments when I’m really struggling, I tell myself to pull up my baby Wranglers and, far more often than not, collapse mentally into fits of laughter. Wishing you the same happy light and positive energy that you consistently send out into the universe tenfold!
What the fuck? Fuck cancer. And many hugs to you, Tig.
I love you, Tig! I’m just a huge fan, and I’m so pissed off that all of this crap is happening to you. Your attitude is amazing, though. You will absolutely get through this. Know that I’m just one of a zillion people thinking of you and sending all good prayers and vibes. Huge hugs your way.
Tig,
You are such an inspiration to so many people. Know that you are loved by everyone. Your fans will always be at your side and will see you through this! PB is one of the best podcasts out there, and in my opinion, you are one of the finest and most original stand ups around today. Thank you for doing what you do; we are forever with you.
Dear Tig,
You’re the best. I’ve seen you as many times as you’ve been near and was lucky enough to be present at the recording of Good One – and sing Happy Birthday to you on your 40th – about 9 times if I remember correctly. We ate some cake together. Good times.
Well, today is my birthday. And my birthday wish this year is for you to get well. As soon as possible. When I blow out my candles, I’ll be thinking of you.
All the love from B-Town,
Mandi
Tig you are the funniest lady. I can’t imagine going through all the stuff you been through recently. I hope you get better as quick as possible because you make a lot of people happy with your comedy jokes and Earth humor. <3
tig.
love. you.
that is all.
Tig, I tear up whenever I think about the chaos you’re going through/have gone through. You’re a hilarious comedian and an inspiring person.
Please get well soon! xo
Tig,
If the worst happened, the world would be significantly less funny and selfishly, I can’t handle that, so you better beat this.
Tig, you make my day everyday! I sit at my computer with my headphones in laughing outloud to professor blastoff, and my co-workers thing I’m crazy (and maybe I am because I kind of feel like i’m friends with you guys). Even in the face of something so tough your attitude and sense of humor completely blow my mind. I can’t even express how much I am rooting for your quick and easy recovery.
Tig,
Congratulations? You are transforming life, in its rawest form, into art and in so doing setting an example for the rest of us. Of course, if there’s anything I can do let me know. I’ll be out here in the world rooting for you and looking forward to the next time we can share some synchronicity together.
On the off chance it offers some inspiration, here’s your first appearance on Radio8Ball: http://www.radio8ball.com/podcast/radio8ball-1150am-ethan-gold-natasha-leggero-tig-notaro-and-astrologer-rick-levine-121908
The day I met you was a good one.
Andras
Tig,
I can write this with confidence that it will mix in with the other well wishes and not be read. I lost my sister to cancer four years ago . I have been trying to raise her son since then and your pod cast and album have been one of the touchstones in helping us through. So if ya could do a dude a favor and beat this vile thing, it would be greatly appreciated. I’m thinking happy thoughts at you.
tony
I’m a nineteen year old aspiring comic and writer, and you are one of my biggest idols. You inspire me in so many ways, and I wish you the speediest recovery on this long journey to wellness. Stay strong. Much love!
Tig, best wishes and all hope for a speedy recovery. Be as strong as we know you are!
My best to the rest of the Hatch Crew too.
Be well, Blastoffers.
R
Been a fan since I saw your CC special, loved you on Sarah Silverman and Taylor Dayne is one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard. Sending best wishes your way.
Sending many good thoughts your way, Tig. You are so loved by many!
Dearest Tigatha,
After listening to the “Tig’s Teats of Tragedy” trilogy of episodes, my thoughts are thus:
1.) I feel truly terrible for you. I mean like, if I could access real emotions, tears would quiver dangerously close to falling from my eyes.
2.) If we all survive the Mayan’s stupid END OF THE WORLD thing, you’re going to have a much, much better 2013. Unless you actually decide to pursue the AIDS thing, which I would really like to discourage you from doing. Take a break girl, you deserve it!
3.) Even though you said in the Fame episode that strangers who come up to you on the street and feel like they know you is weird, I am ABSOLUTELY going to want to hug you, and ask if you’re OK if I ever run into you anywhere, so just deal with it please.
4.) From here on, all comedy podcasts will be judged on a Professor Blastoff scale, as in; “Yeah it was funny, but it was no Cancer.”
5.) WHY is no one addressing the REAL calamity, which is that you’re moving to New York and now Kyle is moving too and WHAT ABOUT THE PODCAST!? Will it just be David sitting alone in the hatch doing an excellent job of keeping himself on track? Who will take care of baby Aaron?! What are we supposed to do??!!!!
In conclusion, I would like to say, I don’t pray, but my thoughts are with you. Have a nice day. 🙂
From someone who hasn’t seen you in over 30 years, you are unforgettable. And neccessary in this very harsh world. So get better and keep us smiling!
someone you shouldn’t remember
Tig, I’m sending you good energy from Florida.
Tig, you’re a wonderful woman and I wish you all the very best health and positivity to manage and overcome this health challenge.
Dear Tough Tig, thank you for brightening my world. I’m sure you don’t realize the good you do. Sending lightness and positive vibes to u. ~L.D.
Gosh, I don’t even know. The past few episodes have been really heartfelt and funny, and I’m glad you mentioned you wanted people to reach out because I typically would never write anything like this. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I am thinking about you. Positively. (Also the first time I saw you live was at a small bar at a post-Bumbershoot show, and the bar half of the room was loud, but you got everyone to pay attention to your set. It was great.)
Tiggaboo! It’s awful to hear this news, especially with your recent hardships, but if anyone can get through this, it’s you! We’re all here for any kind of support you’ll need. <3 In every venue I've seen you, be it on tv, on a podcast, or at the TAL live show, you've been nothing but hilarious and awesome. <3 I wish you all the best!
tig – i’m very new to you, but you sure crack me up. sending you love!
We love you Tig! We’re all here for you! You bring us all joy in life!
You may think it odd that a stranger can open his heart to share love with you, but mine is open, and I’m sending you all the love I have. You are a valuable and much needed person on this planet. Please know that wherever your journey takes you, you do not walk alone. Be well.
Tig you are a hilarious person who has brought a lot of joy to my life and made me laugh when I really needed it. You have truly helped this world for the better and I want you to know I am a huge fan and hope you know how funny you are and how much that helps people out in the world who need a laugh to be happier. You are a positive force in this universe. I hope you get through this and continue to spread your gift to help others.
Best wishes, much love, and big hugs to you and yours in response to past, current, and future trials. Keep your friends, family, and fans* close to your heart during the coming months and you’ll make it through just fine. Don’t know how I know it….. I just do…..
*Make sure to screen the fans….some of us can be a little weird ya know…. 🙂
Tough Tig…. Tender Tig… Tenacious Tig, You bring much laughter and light into people’s lives and I’m hoping that we (all your fans) can bring healing and love into your life. I’m sending good vibes your way, wishing you speedy healing and a kick-cancer’s-ass spirit. It’s been a shitty time lately for you but with lots of love, I hope you come out of all this tougher, tenderer and more tenacious!
Your message about the cancer was in my junk file. Can you imagine? I think you are a fine human being and I hope you have a reasonable experience with your recovery. Not too much barfing, hair loss or pain IF that’s what you’re facing. You may not be. Either way, once you’re well I expect you to finish that Clown documentary or I want my money back swindler.
Tig. I feel like I know you, which is silly, because I don’t– just your voice on Pr Blastoff. I just had to tell you how unbelievably sad I am about your diagnosis. Since May, three people I know have been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. I’m angry and sad for them, and now to hear about you. It’s so unfair.
But I know if there’s one person who can shine the light of humor on cancer, it will be you. Your perspective, your wit, your intelligence will help us. (Horribly selfish, but true.)
I’m trying to remind myself that when bad things happen, you have to focus on all the good things around it. In your case, the conscientious doctors and staff, your fellow hatch-mates, the love from all your fans and friends. That’s all as real and true and important as the cancer. More so, maybe.
Keep us posted, Tig. You’re in our thoughts.
Get them cells to stop cloning Tig! I know you can do it! Much love from Sweden.
Dear Tig,
Thanks for coming out for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival those times, it was SO great to meet you (briefly) and see you perform. My friends and I constantly have ‘Can You Believe It?’ in our LOL speak phrases from your routine.
Wishing you all the best to overcome the illness so that we can see you in Australia again soon! You can do it!
xoxo
I don’t know you personally but I wish you lots of love and laughs.
Dear Tig,
There are a bazillion ways to make the world a better place, and you make my world a better place by making me laugh so hard that I remember that not everything sucks and then I take a deep breath and keep shouldering forward. Which sounds terribly dramatic but is true. Thank you so much for making me laugh so hard that I can’t breathe, but not so hard that I pee my pants. I hope that you are able to overcome this illness and come out swinging, or at least alive and happy.
With love,
Lauren
Dear Tig,
Your show at Largo destroyed me in the best possible way. Every time I came thisclose to bawling, you’d say something so hilarious I was able to guffaw through the emotion…only to have it build up again, and laugh again, over and over. It was truly one of the best live things I’ve ever watched a human do/perform/say/make me feel. By the end of that set, not even a standing ovation could express how we felt about you in that moment. Weeks later, my husband, sister and I are still talking about that night and about you. We think about you a lot and wish for you the very best. Your spirit, your humor, your grace and intelligence will all persevere while your body heals. Keep your pecker up, kid!! And congrats on all of your professional success.
Much love,
Britt
didnt here what kind of cancer or prognosis. wishing u the best. saw u in l.a. end of july. u got my son who was in a bad place up on stage. made him chuckle and made my day because u did. i wont forget that. will be sending prayers til i hear u have beat this. sincerely, sharon
Tig, your positive attitude and determined will to live will serve you better than you know. I can’t believe you are still able to function after all you’ve been through in the last several months. It truly is inspiring.
Wishing you the very best, I know you will pull through this. We love you!
Your still not losing any “would ya” matches with me. Look forward to many more years of your speaking voice making me laugh!
Tig, I dont know if you believe in God but I have been praying for you. You are an amazing person! A genius comedian you have so much more to give. You will recover and continue making people laugh and smile. Wishing you the very best!
With love,
Rosa
We’re so proud of you for being such a strong fighter. Thank you so much for sharing this with your fans and giving us updates. Lots of hugs and highfives!
We listen to Professor Blastoff as a family. We cheered on our feet LOUDLY for your TAL triumph. And now we stand behind you as you fight. We cherish you. We know how strong you are. Fight! Fight! Fight! We LOVE YOU!
Hey Tig (read with a smudge of sass ), i am a 17 year old collage student from Iceland who just recently started working at his dream to become a stand up/comedic writer/tomb raiding swashbuckler. I am proud to cite you as my biggest inspiration and am not afraid to say that (being the emotionless, sun-glass toting, leather-wristband wearing heartbandit i am) your story’s on professor blastoff have brought out feelings in me no man should have while listening to an mp3 player whilst cramming processed meat into hot-dog skin. I have listened to professor blastoff since the first episode and as well as giving my lungs an excessive and probably unhealthy workout it has helped me in dealing with huge issues in my life. The biggest reason for my instant fascination with you, other than your comedy and ravishing looks, is that you remind of my grandmother, the strongest woman i haver ever known.
She has also been diagnosed with breast cancer and beat it, the thought of this dose not only fill me with glee because i get to spend some more years hearing my grandmother spout stories of how “She once got married to a jazz-bassist you know” but also because of the fact that much like her i think you will be able to beat this thing and who knows maybe the if your lucky you’ll be left with a totally rad eye-patch. Human love.
-Solomon Clover
Tig –
I’m pulling for you, praying for you, and wishing you the best.
Tig- I’m so sorry to hear of this recent challenge you are facing. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery. Thank you for the smiles and laughs you have brought me. I know so many will be providing those for you as you face the road ahead.
Hey Tig, things are going to be OK, you are getting well soon, I know, send you lots of love from Colombia, I love your work!
I hope you get well soon Tig. You are a truly valuable person in this world and you deserve all the success and happiness possible.
So many great memories of seeing you at Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland. Here’s to seeing many more. Keep fighting.
Tig – Sending you well wishes @ much love. I’m new to Professor Blastoff (post The live This American Life episode). I’m cathing up on all of the episodes so your part of my life every day. Let’s keep it that way, ok? <3
OMG P.S. xoxo AND i didnt realize (until i saw the episode title) your diagnosis was also autism. Sorry.
Hi Tig, I was a guest on one of the shows and obviously I’m a big fan. I don’t know who wins in a race between thoughts and well wishes but I’m sending them both your way. I don’t know how else to explain wanting someone who you hardly know to get better and feel ok. Without having any real way to comfort of help.
I guess I just want you to know, at least hope you know that I really, truly think and hope for you.
Dear Tig,
Thank you for always making me laugh! I wish you the best & hope you get well soon! You are such an inspiration and super funny lady! Keep fighting!
much love,
Jenna
I am sending all my positive thoughts and lots of hugs Tig!! Kick some Cancer ASS! We love you..
Cool Beer,
Amy
Dear Tig,
Thanks for sharing. You make me laugh…and cry. I’ve only seen you perform live once–in Denver–but no other comedian has come close to making me laugh as hard as I did that night. May the good days outnumber the bad days during treatment.
Sincerely,
One of your many adoring fans.
Hi Tig,
In the years since I first saw you perform (at some UCB show), my love for you has snowballed into full-blown comedy worship. It was heartbreaking to hear this news, but I am confident that you’ll pull through, and I look forward to the many great developments in your career. I hope your surgery goes well and that you’re feeling 100% as soon as humanly possible. Get better soon!
I listened to the latest show this weekend and would have cried if you guys weren’t so funny. I love how you’ve handled all your hardships this year. I hope everything goes well for you and look forward to seeing you as soon as you make it to Portland, OR.
Tig you make everyone you come into contact with HAPPYHAPPYHAPPY! We are all TIG STRONG because or you and you ARE THE STRONGEST TIG I KNOW!!!!! I love you, we all love you, Tig strong.
I know tough Tig will fight on!
We love you!
Dear Tig,
Thanks for sharing your experiences and for adding hours and hours of laughter to my life.
However the treatment goes, I have total confidence in you. You seem to really enjoy life (whatever it brings) and you keep being funny/yourself/awesome/present. I only know you through the show, but from what I can tell, you’re a kind and fearless person. Sending you wishes for good health, strength, patience, happiness and love.
~Chris
(blastronaut in SF/CA)
PS — I’m turning 40 this year and have been putting off a visit to the dr. –not any longer.
Tig,
Since I first saw you at the This American Life live show, getting to know you has been a roller coaster of emotions. What a crazy hand life has dealt you! But you handle it with grace and style. I just wish I could give back a fraction of the profound joy you and the boys in the hatch have given me these past few months. If you ever need someone to run errands for you in NYC, like finding really girly wigs for you to wear, or snazzy tennis outfits for Kyle, lemme know. I’d do ANYTHING. Sending lots of love your way!
I already said this in a bunch of other places Tig but I’ll say it again here, “it” being that I’ve been so impressed by you for years but never more than now. You are literally extraordinary. In the BEST way.
Sending you big healthy love across oceans.
Tig, you are such a strong, wonderful woman – you will beat this! My Mum had breast cancer 15 years ago and ovary cancer 10 years ago – it was hard for her and all of us. But she survived it all, and I think the most important thing in her recovery was her strong attitude to just not let the cancer win, to give it no control, as far as possible, over her life. My thoughts are with you, and I know, everything will turn out okay!
The best of wishes and much love, Mardou from Austria
Dearest Tig,
I’m terribly sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Memories of all of my feelings when I had cancer came flooding back when I listened to the podcast of you talking about hearing the diagnosis, getting biopsied, and telling just some people instead of everybody (some people understand this but there are some jerks that take it personally).
I think a lot of people don’t realize the mental strain can be just as bad as (if not worse than) the physical toll on your body. However, I fully believe that you can do whatever it takes and I’m rooting for you every day. I, too, had a two-year series of misfortune just before I found out the worst news ever: leukemia was my next s****y thing to fix.
If you ever want a stranger to talk to, you can say hi to me. Tell your buddies on the site to give you the email attached with this message. Updates are great, but don’t be afraid to tell us all to f*** off if you don’t feel like talking about it anymore.
Take care of yourself. You may have heard this before about a million times, but the attitude you keep truly does make a HUGE difference in your experience. No one is expecting you to smile all the time, but don’t let it defeat your spirit. And on that note, if you’re a real doll and flirt with your nurses, they will bring you the good snacks before other people.
My best,
Kristen
You have so many people on your side – cancer doesn’t stand a chance. You’re amazingly funny, so brilliant and will always be one of my favorites.
I’m not sure where I stand on the whole God issue but I am certain that I’ll be thinking and praying for you nonstop.
<3
Tig,
After going through several layers of filters in my mind…
I hope you have a swift recovery. Take time to reflect on how you felt, pre-diagnosis. Use that as a guide to get you through times of doubt and anxiety. From one cancer stricken statistic to another, YOU GOT THIS.
Best regards,
Aaron
Tig! I wish you the best. I’m sure you’ll have a speedy recovery, and that you’ll be tearing up NYC standup in no time. I can’t wait. I’ll be the dork who comes up to you after the show to say that I don’t want to bother you, but I have to tell you that I love your comedy.
Sending thoughts, prayers, and wishes for the happiest healthiest Tig ever!
Tig, I came to your show a couple years ago at the Largo and laughed harder than at any point in my adult life, along with everyone else in the room. The funniest, most enjoyable night of my life! I can’t wait to see you live again!
As the brother of a young woman (32 years old) who has been fighting cancer for years, I can tell you that you will need to fight for the best treatment you can get. You will need to do a lot of work on your own to find the best doctors you can, specialists in your particular type of cancer. It makes a huge difference in the quality of care you will receive. New York has some excellent cancer centers, go to them and get second and third opinions. Look into investigational treatments, get help and advice from people who have been through this before. There’s a lot of cancer comedy out there too, and it helps a lot of young people cope. I’m sure your presence or participation would be uplifting to a ton of people!
It is inspirational to hear how badly you want to live, it sounds a lot like my sister. You’ll need that commitment and that fight because treatments are going to suck. Hard. Uncertainty and fear and all these things are going to suck, but you have the right attitude and you’ll get through it.
Best wishes on a speedy complete recovery and many years with your new best friend you never knew you had, NED (No Evidence of Disease).
Tig –
I had the pleasure of seeing you perform a couple of times now and then, having had the wisdom to buy a CD, I had the joy of sharing No Moleste with my friends on a drive to New Orleans. We laughed so hard and then fought at the hotel over the Do Not Disturb sign. I won. After all, they wouldn’t have even known about it without me. Just saying…
At any rate, I have had you in my thoughts since seeing a blurb in RS about the cancer. This news sucks. Please muster all of your energy and fight it with everything you have and know that there are so many of us out there thinking about you and hoping to share some laughs with you again very soon.
All the best.
Anne
I am sending you love, and good wishes, and many prayers. I was so sad to hear your news, but so glad that you’ll be moving to New York. As a former out-of-towner, I can promise you that it’s a wonderful place to live. Lovely people. Great medical care. And a place where I can come see you in person. – xxxoooxx
I have shared that Taylor Dayne story with all of my friends and we all think you rock! I am so sorry you are going through this. good lord. I shall say a prayer to Jesus, Buddah, Gouda–whoever is in charge of this madness–for your safe travels and strength, and swift return. I sincerely wish you all the best. -Duane-
Tig, I don’t know if messages from strangers on the internet bring you any comfort at all, but I find the following poem by John O’Donohue very moving, and hear some of its themes in your comments on PB. I’m in awe of your talent to find and communicate humor in the everyday. Best of luck on the road ahead. (Here’s a link to the poet’s rendition.)
A Blessing for a Friend on the Arrival of Illness
Now is the time of dark invitation
Beyond a frontier you did not expect.
Abruptly your old life seems distant.
You barely noticed how each day opened
A path through fields never questioned,
Yet expected deep down to hold treasure.
Now your time on Earth becomes full of threat;
Before your eyes your future shrinks.
You lived absorbed in the day to day,
So continuous with everything around you
That you could forget you were separate.
Now this dark companion has come between you
Distances have opened in your eyes.
You feel it against your will,
A stranger has married your heart.
Nothing before has made you feel so isolated and lost.
When the reverberations of shock subside in you,
May grace come to restore you to balance.
May it shape a new space in your heart
To embrace this illness as a teacher
Who has come to open your life to new worlds.
May you find in yourself a courageous hospitality
Towards what is difficult, painful, and unknown.
May you learn to use this illness as a lantern
To illuminate the new qualities that will emerge in you.
May the fragile harvesting of this slow light
Help to release whatever has become false in you.
May you trust this light to clear a path
Through all the fog of old unease and anxiety
Until you feel arising within you a tranquility
Profound enough to call the storm to stillness.
May you find the wisdom to listen to your illness,
Ask it why it came, why it chose your friendship,
Where it wants to take you, what it wants you to know,
What quality of space it wants to create in you,
What you need to learn to become more fully yourself,
That your presence may shine in the world.
May you keep faith with your body,
Learning to see it as a holy sanctuary,
Which can bring this night wound gradually
Toward the healing and freedom of dawn.
Dear Tig,
All the best wishes for your safety, health, and sanity during everything you’ve been experiencing. I just finished listening to the most recent “Update” podcast, and while you mention how unusual it is for you to speak about your personal life, I wanted to let you know what your story has meant to one more little life out of many.
At age 30, I was diagnosed with a condition that resulted, this summer, in a hysterectomy (at age 31). Like you, I always thought I wasn’t the sort of person who would be diagnosed with an invasive illness at a young age. I understand the way that sudden diagnoses can wreak havoc on your daily life, and at times your identity. The fact that you chose to tell your story at the Largo and on the podcast, to use your voice to fight through the dystopia that is illness, gives me courage to try to own my own story in the midst of chaos.
I’ve already always admired you as an openly gay woman in comedy – and as a speaker and storyteller. Thank you for the many inspirations.
Also, as an English teacher and therefore a higher-ranking officer in the Department of Grammatical Enforcement than the lady at HuffPo, I hereby grant you a magic certificate allowing you to spell “teat” however the hell you want – if you ever DO need to spell it. (I also grant it retroactively to the lady who actually wrote the blog post that Huff lady was referencing. Because really? Sometimes content is just more important than construct.)
Good luck and best wishes. If you would like my moobs, you’re welcome to them.
Mathew
Oz
I had been wanting to reach out and send my love to Tig but felt silly – until the most recent ep of Prof Blastoff. Tig, I love sharing your sets with my friends who don’t go to comedy clubs/ comedy nights – you always kill with them. When you get better (and I know you will) will you please do a brother/sister comedy with Adam Scott? I will send you good vibes and prayers and all that religious/universe/ hippie stuff everyday all day. Love, AM
You are firmly planted in my heart.
I’m manifesting for you, sparkling cobalt blue healing bolts of energy. Please usurp.
XOXOXOXOX
Wonderful Tig,
I’m a 17 year old dude from Atlanta, Ga and want to let you know you have inspired me greatly. Your tales have helped me to overcome obstacles and will certainly continue to do so in the future. I am a huge fan of Professor Blastoff and I listen to you guys, along with your sets from the legendary “Good One” when I feel anxious or down. They’re guaranteed to brighten my day, and I think you immensely for that.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always, best of the best wishes. Your the coolest comedian in the world and I have faith everything will be more than fine. Thank you, thank you, thank you and God bless!
Dave the Blastronaut.
Sending you every amazing bit of energy and prayer and love I have. You are incredible.
Best wishes to you Tig! We love you
Tig you have brought so many smiles and so much laughter into so many people’s lives and you must know how hard I am (and everyone else is) rooting for you to get through this with flying colors. You are just fantastic and will have countless people sending you positive energy through all this.
Keep being wonderful.
Dear Tig,
Your humor brings so many smiles, chuckles, and full-blown belly laughs. I am thinking about you often, and I wish you the very best for a full recovery.
You can do it!
Your loyal fan,
Amy
Much love to you, Tig. There are so many people pulling for you who want you to get well ASAP! I saw you perform in Minneapolis with Sarah Silverman a couple of years ago and you made me laugh so hard I was crying. That means you did an awesome job of making me laugh. Love your comedy and the podcast!
Annie
Dear Tig,
You are a great person. Thank you for using your digital soapbox to promote science and open-midedness. I lost my father earlier this year, and the episode you you made after your mother’s passing helped me greatly. Kick cancer’s ass so you can at the very least have a killer chunk for your next hour.
Best,
Tim Vermeulen
You are wonderful Tig; and cancer is stupid. I want a Tig Wig… and a long life, so I can be in the audience to hear you doing stand-up decades from now.
Love
Mark
I love you, Tig. Fight hard and win, and know that there are SO many who are on your team. I know that cancer does not fight fair, but if there were ever a woman who deserved to kick its ass it is you, dear. I’m going to knit you a Tig Wig… or a hippie shawl… or a grandpa sweater with a moose on it… or whatever you want to make you smile.
And David, please make my shirt ok?
Loves.
Carina
Tig Notaro,
You make me laugh often and hard. Reading about your cancer made me cry. Here is wishing you a full recovery fast. And here is to you knowing that you are loved.
Hello Tig. I am a recently inaugurated listener to PB (a This American Life recruit!) and just since I began listening you’ve shared a lot of your health and personal struggles on the podcast. I am amazed and inspired by how you can discuss these things both with humor and emotional honesty. I am a few weeks behind and listening to the July 31st episode in which you first discuss your mammogram. I just wanted to send you thoughts of hope and healing. You have been so strong with everything you’ve gone through and are such an inspiration.
All the best to you…you’re tough but it’s OK to take help from your friends. Sending love and support.
Tig! I was so sad to hear that you got sick. I just saw you tell jokes in DC, and I truly haven’t laughed that hard in over 10 years. My wife was the one who couldn’t handle it during the curtain/horn joke and that totally crushed me.
I really hope you get better soon! With deepest sympathy and well wishes,
Stefan
Dear Tig: You rock. Seriously, that’s all I’ve got. The end.
Dear Tiglet,
Sending you good vibes from Canada–you’re freakin’ awesome!
k.
You are an amazing performer and human. Please get well soon.
Heya Tignacious T,
I can’t wait to hear the podcast where you tell your faithful PB listeners that you’ve beaten the big C, and are back to your ol’ Tig-wig wearing self. All of my best wishes, and here is to a speedy recovery. Lots of love and thanks for your brilliant podcast that has brought me and many others so much joy. –Jared
Much love Tig, get well soon!
Oh Tig. I’m so sorry to hear you are having to go through this. It fucking sucks. I was diagnosed at 28 with stage 3B. We threw everything at it and I live to tell the tale 13 years later. It is a big scary journey, but cancer can be treatable and whatever happens to you happens to you 100% of the time, so don’t ever let statistics or survival percentages get to you.
Someone gave me a book when I was first diagnosed. “Love, Medicine and Miracles” by Bernie Siegel. I think it’s been out for decades and most of the stories are anecdotal, but there is something to be said for the mind-body connection and the power of positivity and self-love. While it might be overly simplistic to say you can “think yourself well”, I do think that attitude plays a big part in healing. At the very least, don’t be afraid to feel everything. And don’t beat yourself up if don’t feel like being the clown sometimes.
We love you Tig and are wrapping you up in a big bearhug of good vibes and thoughts. And when you finish treatment, I’ll be over here saying, “good one.”
Hi Tig, your work has brought such joy and laughter to my life! My thoughts are with you while you fight this. I wish you strength, love, laughter, and of course big buckets of health! Take care! – Gretchen
Tig, I feel so lucky to have found Professor Blastoff. It, and you, have been a constant source of giggles, deep thoughts and joy in my life. Sending health and love and good energy, always.
Tig, everything is going to be ok.
Tig, We love you and wish you the absolute best during this challenging time. YOU WILL TRIUMPH…
Hi, Tig, I just wanted to send you love and best wishes and all good things.
You are so amazing and we love you Tig! Sending you healing energy, hugs, warm thoughts, and love.
Tig,
This will sound wierd, but felt a strange ‘connection’ to you from when I first encountered you on This American Life a couple of months ago. Started listening to the podcast and love it. Then came your many difficulties, and I knew why I felt the connection. I went through my own tribulations a couple of years ago, including losing both parents in 2010 within six months. I became much better acquainted with death than I planned, as I was with both of them when they died.
There is a time for humor, and a time for shawls. I pray that you find time for both, allow yourself the freedom to be whatever you want to be.
Tig,
Thinking of you and sending big love vibes your way! Just so you know, I’d rather have cancer than a visit from the Blueberry Man looking for some snuggles…just so you know…
So, beat this bitch…
I love you
Laurie
Hello Tig,
I am a huge fan of your stool movements.
I’d like to add my voice to the cacophony of your well wishers. I am obsessed with a few comedy podcasts and Professor Blastoff is a keystone in this group. Thanks to you, Kyle, David and Aaron, I have been taken for a crazy person on on several occasions. I listen to you when out on a walk and have busted out in laughter while passing other walkers. I do not have a quiet laugh. Thanks for helping me look insane.
Like many others on here, I have tended a loved one who had cancer. I also broke my neck & back a few years ago (I am totally recovered). I tell you this because there is one thing I learned from the experience: PAIN MEDICINE CONSTIPATES. And so, I offer up a rough recipe for a Stool Moving Compote. Maybe Amy and/or Kyle can brew it up when the time comes.
5 cups H2O
1/2 to 3/4 Honey
2 pears
6 apricots
3 peaches
4 prunes
2 cinnamon sticks
cut up the pears and stone fruit and add it to the water and honey in a pot.
add cinnamon stick
bring to a boil
reduce heat and simmer until pears are soft, but not squishy.
Here’s to a speedy recovery.
With much thanks and appreciation,
Rachael
6 apricots
Tig- thank you, thank you, thank you for all the times you’ve made me laugh and made me think. I am so sad you are sick, and I can’t wait for you to get better. I wish I’d had you around to look up to when I was growing up. Much love & good thoughts. xoxoxoxoxo
My first introduction to Tig was through Comedy Bang Bang and she made an instant, long lasting impression. It’s difficult to express… In fact words are at this moment failing me whie trying to express the positive impact the PB crew has made.
-Kyle C
Oh and it brings me great comfort to know that Kyle will be by Tig’s side through this trying ordeal. Yes… Right there in his car to ward off wild beasts while Tig slumbers peacefully.
Tig
I was at the Doug Loves Movies taping this week and just wanted to say that I’m so glad to hear that you’re cancer free. You stOle the show and my face hurt from laughing so much that night. Take care and cheers to your health!
Britt
In a serendipitous way, you & louis c.k. have taken all my free time the past 3 days. Or, rather, I have given it to you. you are the new acquaintance, already being an lck fan, and it has been good to get to know you via youtube, the download from louis’ site, and other cyber sources — but i never got confirmation that the logo show actually came to fruition. anyway – you have a new fan. tried for another, but she administers a radiation therapy clinic and cdn’t take the nervous laughter at the beginning of the Largo show. Hope u r having a Happy Halloween in NYC – which has been pretty scary this week !