The Mortified Sessions

Ed Helms unearths some nerdy rock lyrics he wrote in high school. Find out how embracing his inner geek put him on the road to comic success. And, Oscar winner, Mo'Nique reveals the childhood lessons that convinced her to never give up on her dreams.

Eric Stonestreet reminisces about his unusual childhood in Kansas. Find out firsthand why he loves clowns, and share stories from some of his surprising afterschool activities, including pig-raising contests and fashion modeling at the mall.

Will Forte reveals how he learned about the birds and the bees from his childhood teddy bear. And Dirty Dancing star, Jennifer Grey, opens up about the pressures of coming of age in a family of entertainers and how her life mirrored her iconic role.

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman surprise everyone, including each other. Nick recalls his years as a farmboy rapper, and Megan reads the melodramatic poems she wrote as a teen. Find out how their wildly different upbringings brought them together.

In a special 80s tribute, Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) opens her angst ridden adolescent diaries. And, Anthony Michael Hall (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) reveals whether his own teen years were as geeky as his iconic characters.

Cheryl Hines reveals her clumsy high school dating strategies. And outspoken entertainer, Margaret Cho, shares the difficulties of growing up an outcast. Through startling revelations, hear how she survived a hated childhood to become a comic icon.

Former child star Ricky Schroder (The Champ, Silver Spoons) reveals his unconventional coming-of-age in the public eye. In an emotional session, Schroder opens up about his family, his self-image, and the ups and downs of life spent in the spotlight.

Actor and filmmaker Ed Burns (The Brothers McMullen) opens up about being raised a blue-collar jock with a secret sensitive side. And film director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) reflects on life as an adolescent outcast, including a doomed first kiss.

Icon of youthful angst, Alanis Morissette, shares the nerdy childhood poetry she penned prior to Jagged Little Pill. And founder of TOMS shoes, Blake Mycoskie, recalls his first influential forays into business selling lemonade and cookies at age 10.

Bryan Cranston won Emmys for playing a criminal on Breaking Bad but reveals his teenage desire to work in law enforcement. And, Community's Danny Pudi may look like the Indian half of his ancestry but grew up embracing his Polish side.