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Eleanor Kerrigan on Growing Up in Philly, Comedy, and Life's Lowlights

Ryan SicklerAugust 24, 20211h 20min67,752 views
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Childhood and Family Upbringing

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Eleanor Kerrigan shares details of her upbringing in Philadelphia as one of 10 children, highlighting the challenges and unique dynamics of a large family.
  • 🐕 The family dog, Fluffy, a sheep-poodle mix, is described as a neighborhood fixture known for its unpredictable behavior and tendency to bite, possibly due to a father's training.
  • 🏠 Growing up in a row home meant a lack of personal space, with multiple family members often sharing bathrooms and living areas.

Navigating Anger and Confrontation

  • 💥 Kerrigan discusses her struggles with anger, often triggered by minor inconveniences, leading to destructive outbursts like throwing a blow dryer through a glass medicine cabinet.
  • 👊 She reflects on a childhood where confrontation was common, especially after her father's death, leading to frequent fights and a lack of fear towards conflict.
  • 🔪 Her experiences included learning to disarm individuals with knives, a skill taught by a childhood friend, which later proved useful in a dangerous encounter.

Early Life and Criminal Encounters

  • 🚲 A childhood competition involved stealing items from a supermarket, with Kerrigan successfully hiding cigarettes, which she later started smoking.
  • 🚗 The narrative touches on the mob influence in their neighborhood, with stories of friends involved in serious crimes, including a friend who was murdered with money stuffed in his mouth as a warning.
  • 💥 Another friend, Stevie, known for his wild stunts like attempting a prison helicopter escape, survived a severe motorcycle accident.

Comedy Career and Personal Growth

  • 🎤 Kerrigan recounts her experiences in professional wrestling with WOW (Women of Wrestling) under the persona 'Easy Rider', highlighting the physical demands and acting aspect of the sport.
  • 💔 She shares the profound impact of losing loved ones, including her grandmother's death from a heart attack and her father's death, which led to her and her siblings living independently from a young age.
  • 🎤 Kerrigan is releasing her first comedy album in the summer, recorded in Jersey with a small audience, and is working to update her tour dates on her website.
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