Gastore Almonte is a storyteller and comedian based in New York City.

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(00:00) A first-generation New Yorker’s story

(01:07) Why his parents left the Dominican Republic

(04:43) Growing up around funny, creative people

(05:51) Family, struggle, and growing up in East New York

(08:21) From Frito-Lay sales to stand-up comedy

(09:52) Roy Wood Jr.’s life-changing encouragement

(11:38) His wife encourages a leap into comedy

(13:45) Knowing when to go all-in

(15:20) Learning from an early career opportunity

(16:49) Pursuing comedy while raising a family

(18:29) Making art financially sustainable

(19:58) Artistic risk with ...