Terry Gross
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Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
It's a follow-up to her two previous specials, Lower Classy and Middle Classy.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
And this relates to how you put your dream on hold to move back with your family.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
And then after your mother died to help your sister raise her kids.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
So I want to play a clip from your new comedy special, Upper Classy.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
And you're talking about not being married and not having children.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
How were you able to exit that life and return to the life you were trying desperately to build for yourself?
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
So eventually you started doing comedy shows.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
You did college tours, doing comedy at colleges around the country.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
And you eventually had enough money that you could buy things.
Fresh Air
Comic Cristela Alonzo
You were amazed you would be able to see, like, doctors.