Two guys go on a road trip on a 57 Chevy bought by Johnny Depp, collecting items on a list given by the actor before meeting him in LA for a party in a movie pitch that is more of a romancing the stone vibe.
The speaker talks about her experience discovering the Groundlings and her passion for the craft of acting and comedy.
The importance of having a clear theme for a show and how not having one can lead to rejection from networks.
The speaker recalls seeing comedians like Chappelle take big swings on stage, sometimes involving controversial topics or jokes, and how it can be a learning process for both the comedian and the audience.
The speaker grew up watching comedy and was influenced by the emergence of Letterman and the stand-up comedy boom, but it was his English teacher who first recognized his talent for writing.