James Austin Johnson Signed a Paper Promising He Wouldn’t Sin in College

CLIP01/24/22

James Austin Johnson discusses launching his comedy career at 14 years old, winning the wittiest person superlative in school and having to sneak into bars while performing stand-up in college.

NRS9 E53 4 minTalk and Interview Late Night Highlight

Appearing:Seth Meyers

Available until 01/25/23

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