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The Inspiration Behind "40-Year-Old Virgin"
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41:00 - 45:26 (04:26)

Co-writer of "40-Year-Old Virgin" discusses the origin of the film's idea and how it originated from a scene about poker among coworkers.

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The idea for the 40 year old Virgin came from a poker scene in which a man gets invited out by his coworkers.
41:00 - 42:26 (01:25)
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Comedy
Summary

The idea for the 40 year old Virgin came from a poker scene in which a man gets invited out by his coworkers. Co-creator Judd Apatow discusses the inspiration behind the movie and the improvisation that led to some of its funniest scenes.

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The Inspiration Behind "40-Year-Old Virgin"
Episode
"Steve Carell "
Podcast
SmartLess
Steve Carell discusses the process of how The 40-Year-Old Virgin was picked up by a producer, and gives credit to the writers of the film and The Office.
42:26 - 43:21 (00:55)
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Steve Carell
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Steve Carell discusses the process of how The 40-Year-Old Virgin was picked up by a producer, and gives credit to the writers of the film and The Office.

Chapter
The Inspiration Behind "40-Year-Old Virgin"
Episode
"Steve Carell "
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker praises the interviewee for having a keen sense of humor and vulnerability, specifically in regards to being able to embarrass oneself for the sake of comedy.
43:21 - 45:26 (02:04)
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Humor
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The speaker praises the interviewee for having a keen sense of humor and vulnerability, specifically in regards to being able to embarrass oneself for the sake of comedy.

Chapter
The Inspiration Behind "40-Year-Old Virgin"
Episode
"Steve Carell "
Podcast
SmartLess