Louis CK is usually so open and honest, which makes his silence on sexual misconduct rumors so conspicuous

The New York Times

“It’s a tricky balancing act,” Jason Zinoman says of Louis CK’s recent response to Tig Notaro urging him to speak out about the sexual misconduct allegations against him. “Louis CK's slightly evasive response stands out precisely because he has long won fans over by being so open about his private side, in his work and in interviews. (On Marc Maron’s podcast, he talked bluntly about dealing with sexually compulsive behavior and using masturbation to handle anxiety.) Being open about his flaws, sexual and otherwise, earned him sympathy and perhaps even set expectations. Now he says he wants to just speak about the work, even as his new film will inevitably invite discussion about his life.” PLUS: Notaro used last week's One Mississippi to bluntly address the issues surrounding CK.