Comedian Neal Brennan on his 30-year friendship with Dave Chappelle, dogs as roommates and his new stand-up show

Everyone’s journey to self-acceptance is different. Some people undergo therapy or write daily in a journal; others try exciting new activities.

If you are Neal Brennan, you create a standup comedy show brilliantly. The comedian, writer and director has written for “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” and the movie “Half-Baked.” He’s on tour now for his standup show “Unacceptable,” in which he unflinchingly explores his attitudes and behaviors with wit and honesty.

Neal Brennan joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom ahead of his Atlanta performance at Variety Playhouse on July 16.