In Chapter 2 of 18 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, standup comedian Matt Ruby answers "When Are You at Your Best?" Ruby notes how he does his best work when in a flow state. An analytic person, Ruby learns to let go and immerse himself in an open state where he can trust his subconscious and perform on stage.
Matt Ruby is a standup comedian based in New York City. He co-produces the weekly show "Hot Soup", co-hosts the monthly show "We're All Friends Here", and manages a comedy blog "Sandpaper Suit". Ruby graduated from Northwestern University.