I got into journalism, because I was very into Superman. And I was like, “This is it, this is the great American masterpiece, I’ve done it.” I used to write fiction when I was a little kid, and wrote a novel when I was in second grade - “novel” being like fifty pages in a notebook. I always loved writing, I wanted to be a writer. Because I think he wants me to be using my degree. My dad likes to say that the Bad With Money podcast is still journalism. How did the move to fiction and comedy writing happen? Gaby was kind enough to speak with me about their current projects, how they write, and what’s next. Dunn exists at the intersection of several marginalized identities, being Jewish, bisexual and queer, and their work reflects that life experience. They have also been watching a lot of Star Trek. Dunn has also been reckoning with what it is to have a public persona and a history on the internet, and how they have changed during their years in the public eye. In the last few months, they have been working through feelings about gender, and have decided to use they/them pronouns. Dunn is known for being very open about their personal life, including their sexuality, relationships, family, and mental health. Dunn is formerly of Florida, and now makes their home with their partner, musician Mal Blum, and dog, Beans, in Los Angeles.ĭunn has written fiction since childhood, but took a brief detour into journalism, which inspired their graphic novel, Bury the Lede. They also have a podcast with their comedy partner, Allison Raskin, as well as their own podcast, Bad With Money. Gaby Dunn is a writer, and has worn many hats in the past, but primarily defines themselves as a screenwriter and novelist.

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