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Episode: Roy Wood Jr.'s complicated past shaped his comedy career
Description: In this episode of "The Drink,” Kate Snow sits down with comedian Roy Wood Jr. to discuss his new book, "The Man of Many Fathers.” Best known for his years as a correspondent on "The Daily Show" — and now the host of CNN's "Have I Got News for You" — Roy reflects on the challenges that have shaped his career so far: a complicated childhood in Memphis and Birmingham, a college arrest, and even time spent sleeping in his car while traveling the country to perform stand-up."The Drink" is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors...