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[some] in discussing [their
problems] with their families
and [others] understanding
what a family member was
going through.
“I’ve comforted a lot of
people who were crying at the
show because they were excit-
ed to share their experience
with me. I’m very touched by
that. It’s very moving, and I’m
very grateful to take some-
thing that had taken so much
from me and given back in a
way.”
Gulman said his quest to
become a comedian came
before he started defin-
ing periods of depression.
Although he earned an
accounting degree at Boston
College and worked in that
field as well as doing some
substitute teaching, his goal
remained comic performance,

and he sought stage oppor-
tunities through open mic
nights at small venues.
He tried his talents in
California and got bookings
on late night talk shows. In
2006, he moved to New York
because of its club scene.
Gulman, 51, and married to
actress-writer Sade, has a pro-

fessional and personal history
in Michigan. He appeared at
the Comedy Showcase in Ann
Arbor over many years, often
timing his appearances to visit
with a nephew attending the
University of Michigan.
“There were a lot of people
in Ann Arbor over the years
when I’ve performed there

who have told me The Great
Depresh resonated with them,”
he said. “The answer to how
I recovered from my depres-
sion or have had an extended
period of wellness is through
medication, therapy, exercise
and diet.”
The particulars are being
written into a memoir he
began during pandemic con-
straints when he made sure
to exercise and keep in touch
with family and friends by
phone to help maintain his
well-being.
“The pandemic affected
me in that I wasn’t able to
do any live shows, but I was
very fortunate in that I have a
memoir that occupied a lot of
my time,” he said. “It enabled
me to do some creative work
in writing.”

Gary Gulman

“I WILL DISCUSS SOME OF THE
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES I’VE HAD.”

— GARY GULMAN

Details
Gary Gulman will appear at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,
May 11, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. Tickets
start at $29.50. (734) 668-8397. Michtheater.org. He
will make a fundraising appearance for Jewish Family
Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Temple Israel
Outdoor Pavilion. Registration at 6:15 p.m. $65. (248)
592-2339. Jfsspotlightevent.org.

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