Bryan Donaldson – or as he’s known on Twitter, @TheNardvark – is profiled on Vulture today, and it’s worth a read if you like stories of unlikely comedy world hires. After working as an IT guy in Illinois for 20 years, Donaldson rose the Twitter ranks until he landed a writing gig on Late Night with Seth Meyers last year, which started with a direct message from head writer Alex Baze. “I wasn’t going to consider uprooting my family at age 40 and starting a new career in New York, where I’d never been before,†Donaldson said. “But my wife basically said I’d be an idiot if I didn’t give this a shot, because it’s such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.†Read the rest of the profile over at Vulture.
A Look at the Unlikely Career Path of ‘Late Night’ Writer Bryan Donaldson
