A discussion about the collaborative process of SNL skit writing and how certain writers can elevate a sketch.
The conversation revolves around a comedian's tendency to self-destruct in moments of success, citing examples such as the character Robert De Niro played in "The Comedian," and Tim Dillon's interview with storied manager Barry Katz.
The speaker recounts renting a room from Kevin Nealon when he got kicked out of John Mulroney's place and they became acquaintances from their involvement in the comedy world.
The challenge for filmmakers now is to make a populist film that talks about corruption, inequality and other issues that are being ignored by the media and the public. Movies like The Big Short, Succession, Vice, and Death of Stalin all have humor, but also deal with political divides and important issues.
The speaker describes how she began writing for acting after realizing she wanted to act out her own scripts and started working with her writing partner, Anne Blunden.