Larry David isn’t one to talk much about process; anyone who’s seen the Seinfeld creator’s Curb Your Enthusiasm can imagine what a fruitless endeavor that might be. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have some fascinating stories about the hit HBO series, an almost entirely improvised comedy about the comedian and writer’s life. The lines between the show and real life are kind of blurry, after all, with most stars playing themselves and playing up their personal tics.
For his new podcast, Origins, author James Andrew Miller managed to wrangle together most of the primary cast to provide an oral history of the show’s early days. And, if podcasts aren’t your thing, The Hollywood Reporter has pulled some excerpts, one of which epitomizes how the show’s naturalistic style has bled into the actors’ lives.