Exclusive: Quincy Jones Talks Mesothelioma & Comedy

Standup comedian Quincy Jones lived his dream last week in Los Angeles. Jones, 31, taped an hour-long standup comedy special that will air June 2 at 10 p.m. on HBO. He is living the wish he made after his 2015 peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. It was the legacy he wanted to leave when he is gone — making others laugh. Jones, not to be confused with the legendary music producer of the same name, has become an inspirational beacon of hope for mesothelioma patients and survivors everywhere today. He has taken a grim prognosis of one year to live and turned it into an opportunity to inspire others. The stunning diagnosis of his stage IV mesothelioma may have sidetracked his budding comedic career, but he is using it in a positive way. He made a wish and then worked to achieve what he wanted, raising the money to produce a television special and his profile by speaking openly about his plight, and then raising his comedic game to make it all work. Comedian Quincy Jones was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and he wants to leave a legacy of laughter. Question and Answer with Quincy Jones Jones took time out of his busy schedule last week to chat with Asbestos.com. Q: First off, how did it go, taping the comedy special? How difficult was it? A: It went really well, as I expected. It’s something I’ve been preparing for throughout my career. I loved doing it. We did it all in one day. I was there from 1 p.m. to 1 ...
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