I think he claims to be a performer that "weaves autobiography, gonzo journalism, and unscripted performance to tell hilarious and heartbreaking stories" It's

I think he claims to be a performer that "weaves autobiography, gonzo journalism, and unscripted performance to tell hilarious and heartbreaking stories" It's convenient, I suppose. When his journalism falls short, he calls himself a performer. When his stories are incredulous, he calls himself a journalist.