Jimmy Fallon: I Didn’t Expect It To Be This Brutal! Nothing Worked. I Was Starving & Had A Suicide Pact With Myself!

In this episode of 'The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett,' Jimmy Fallon shares his journey from a young comedian with a burning desire to be on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) to becoming a household name as the host of 'The Tonight Show.' Fallon recounts his early obsession with SNL and the lengths he went to in order to achieve his dream, including the extreme pressure he placed on himself, which led to a pact he made: if he didn't make it on SNL by 25, he would take his own life. Fortunately, his unwavering focus and relentless pursuit paid off when he was hired on SNL at the age of 23. Fallon opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of his career, from the highs of success to the lows of dealing with public scrutiny and the pressure to please everyone. The conversation also touches on Fallon's personal life, including the profound impact of his mother's death and his approach to fatherhood. The episode is peppered with anecdotes that reveal Fallon's character, his creative process, and his underlying motivation to make people happy through his work and various business ventures. Fallon's narrative is one of determination, passion, and the power of believing in oneself against all odds.