Bob Odenkirk Isn’t Letting His Past Repeat Itself

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Ahead of the children’s book he wrote with his daughter, the ‘Nobody’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ star discusses his father’s alcoholism, parenting and why he prefers dramatic acting

**Bob Odenkirk in Austin, Texas, in March. COREY NICKOLS/GETTY IMAGES**

By Marc MyersOct. 24, 2023 11:00 am ETSHARETEXTListen to articleLength(5 minutes)Explore Audio Center

Bob Odenkirk, 61, is an Emmy-winning comedian and actor best known for his dramatic roles in the film “Nobody” and the AMC series “Better Call Saul.” He is co-author with his daughter and illustrator, Erin Odenkirk, of the children’s book “Zilot & Other Important Rhymes” (Little, Brown). He spoke with Marc Myers.

Naperville, Ill., was a quiet place to grow up, but it wasn’t Losersville. I had plenty of friends there and lots of laughs with my three brothers and three sisters. Yet there was a powerful undercurrent of anxiety at home, fed by my parents.

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