Orlando Leyba is a talented comedian and writer, you've seen him on HBO Latino with his special "Adorable" or on the Tonight Show. We talk about his comedy journey - the story of how he started, the importance of staying positive and not taking anything too personally, and lessons learned from strong women. Also, the biggest tips he has for anyone starting out as a comic.     TOPICS INCLUDE Thriving in the pandemic Being a positivity connoisseur What his mom and grandmother taught him that changed life The importance of common sense His advice on what every comics should know when they are first starting out Finding your comedy crew  The story behind the name of his special, "Adorable"   FOLLOW Watch Orlando's special "Adorable" on HBO Folllow Orlando on IG and Twitter for show dates and road gigs   SUPPORT Hot Pizza Ass on Patreon - for an exclusive "Behind the Episode" essay on this episode, and an extended video clip for patrons only!     MEET BREEZY Did you know your candles could be made with toxins that can have negative effects on your hormones? Treat yourself to a beautiful, clean candle with customizable containers that are also refillable, leading to less waste! I'm a huge fan of Breezy Candle. Not only are they clean, but the scents are also incredible. My favorite scents are Jasmine + Fig, and Mojave Rose. Check out BreezyCandle.com for orders!    

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