I wear my pride on my sleeve: Inside Zach Noe Towers Twink Death rebirth

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Comedian, actor and writer Zach Noe Towers is having a sparkling breakout moment.After years of building a loyal audience through stand-up, TV appearances and by regularly lighting up our earholes on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live,” Towers has delivered his strongest statement yet, “Twink Death.” Taped in Santa Monica at Westside Comedy Theater, and now streaming on YouTube, his first offering was encouraged and produced by super talent Bob the Drag Queen, who has been more than a mentor to him.Filled with hilariously candid stories about growing up in the Midwest, the use of the word “gay,” finding sobriety and the importance of texting back (noted), “Twink Death” makes a perfect intro to a man who isn’t afraid to mine every corner of his life for a laugh.

With his irresistible positivity, Towers, who’s spent years refining his craft, still feels like someone at the start of a much bigger story.But let’s revisit in 10 years.I really loved your special, it grabbed me immediately with your “straight versus gay man” scenario.

Now that you’re in your Twink Death era, how has celebrating Pride month changed for you?Zach Noe Towers: Thank you for watching it, I was speaking right to you! I think like a lot of gay men, I have been on quite the arc when it comes to embracing Pride.When I was a young, scared little Midwestern gay boy in the closet, it struck fear into my heart.

Nowadays, being gay is my absolute favorite thing in the world.If it were a choice, I’m choosing it a million times over.

I wear my pride on my sleeve year-round so really it comes down to seeing my community, all in one place, all at one time, and it really just sets me up for the rest of the year.And this is a big year for you because you put out your debut special.How is that even possible after all of this time and how do you streamline that into one hour?Putting my first speci...