Comedian and author Patton Oswalt describes his coming of age in late 1990s Los Angeles, as he progressed from stand-up comic to sitcom actor. He also describes his addiction to watching classic films, and how this inspired him in his life.

Patton Oswalt is the author of the New York Times bestseller Zombie Spaceship Wasteland. He has released four TV specials and four critically acclaimed comedy albums, including the Grammy-nominated My Weakness Is Strong. He put together the Comedians of Comedy tour and television series. Oswalt has also appeared on many television shows and in more than twenty films, including Young Adult, Big Fan, and Ratatouille. He lives in Los Angeles, California.