Part 11/13:
Reflecting on Los Angeles, the speaker mourns the “golden age” of Hollywood and comedy, which once thrived on packed theaters, spontaneity, and unfiltered creativity. Now, these bustling hubs are eerily quiet—shops closed, streets empty, and the vibrant cultural life diminished. The pandemic is portrayed as a catalyst that exposed and accelerated these declines, with references to the comedy store, live shows, and the surreal experience of an otherwise lively city in a ghost town.