Where were you when you found out we'd lost a beloved friend?

I was sitting at the dining room table when a friend texted me with the news. And I thought it was a cruel, sick joke. But unfortunately, it wasn't.

Many of us were introduced to Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, the witty and quippy neighbor to Monica Geller, and best friend of her brother, Ross.

Over the course of 10 years, Matthew stole our hearts and brightened our days with his charm and comedic timing. For those of us who felt alone, he truly did become someone we sought comfort in.

So when we learned of his passing, our hearts broke and we grieved. Even though most of us didn't know him personally, we still lost a friend.

"FRIENDS" is a huge part of my life. You know how some people are with Star Wars? That's how I am with "FRIENDS." If they had a "FRIENDS" convention, I'd be there.

And Chandler? Well, he was the character I related to the most. And in this episode, I talk about why that is.

I talk about how I, and others, feel now that Matthew Perry is gone.

And how Matthew's struggles became his strength...so that he could help other people.

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