Seintology

Jerry Seinfeld was interviewed by Bari Weiss on her podcast Honestly. Several parts have created headlines but I thought this, towards the end, was interesting. I’ve edited this crude transcript:

Weiss:

In 1976, you took a few Scientology classes. You remember anything they taught you?

Seinfeld:

Tons. Like: Always confront any problem. Avoid – avoidance. Avoidance makes the problem grow and confronting it makes a shrink.

Weiss:

You’ve dabbled in Zen Buddhism. Do you have a favorite Buddhist teaching?

Seinfeld:

Yes, before enlightenment carry water and… And what’s the other thing? They do? They sweep. After Enlightenment. Carry water and sweep.