Overview
- Murphy says his compulsive checking began in childhood, describing hour‑long nightly returns to confirm the stove and gas were off.
- He recalls hiding the behavior from his family, noting that even his mother did not know what he was experiencing.
- After seeing a news segment on obsessive‑compulsive disorder, he recognized the pattern and initially forced himself to stop rather than accept a mental‑illness label.
- He acknowledges the habit persists into adulthood, saying he still checks the gas each night and corrects himself if he starts repeating the check.
- Coverage cites the Mayo Clinic’s definition of OCD for context, and the documentary links his attention to detail with the development of his comedic instincts.