Marito Lopez is a stand-up comedian based in New York City.

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(00:00) Paying $10,000 to move to New York

(02:07) Why Canada made him a better comedian

(04:25) Fleeing El Salvador for Canada

(06:01) Understanding the Salvadoran Civil War

(07:42) His father documenting the war

(10:11) His parents’ immigrant sacrifices

(12:31) Growing up Salvadoran in Calgary

(14:34) Discovering acting, writing, and comedy

(17:49) Addiction derails his university years

(19:15) His unforgettable first stand-up set

(20:26) Recognizing his alcoholism

(22:58) Sobriety after losing his mother

(24:50) Building a comedy career in Canada ...