Mike Birbiglia

One-line: One of Kyle’s favorite comedians; his Lincoln bit surfaced the “Whatever you are, be a good one” line that titles The Rising Generation.

What we know

• Kyle credits a Birbiglia joke — riffing on Abraham Lincoln quotes in a D.C. hotel (“‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’ I just don’t feel like he should get credit for generalities like that. ‘How Are Ya?’ — Abraham Lincoln.”) — for bringing the saying to his attention. The line became the essay’s subtitle. (source: The Rising Generation - Research)

Mentioned in

• The Rising Generation - Research — the “Whatever You Are, Be A Good One” section.