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Raised in a working-class, Catholic family environment, Piscopo and the interviewer discover commonalities in their childhood experiences. Both grew up in ethnic homes that were abundant with siblings and familial expectations. Piscopo, who had a tumultuous youth including being expelled from school multiple times, emphasizes the importance of his supportive parents. His father, an attorney with a natural sense of humor, played a significant role in Piscopo’s early endeavors in comedy.
Piscopo humorously recounts his reputation as a troublemaker, with those from his Levittown roots often questioning how he managed to succeed rather than end up incarcerated. Despite his mischief, he attributes his eventual success to hard work and the cultivation of his innate talent.