Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Lake Bell (Always Better Than Lake Titicaca)
Mar 12, 2026
Lake Bell, actress, writer, director and voice actor, shares quick tales from voice booths to red carpets. She talks about the odd origin of her name, the craft of improvising for animation, balancing directing with parenting, and the messy logistics of award-show glam. Conversation highlights her HBO series The Chair Company and keeping awkward, real moments in comedy.
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How Lake Bell's Name Became A Conversation Starter
- Lake Bell shares the origin and reactions to her unusual name, recalling people struggling to accept "Lake" and her quip about being conceived on a lake as a kid's story.
- Hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade riff on lake-related jokes (Titicaca, Superior) which became recurring playful banter on her name's novelty.
Why Voice Acting Feels Lonely Despite Big Casts
- Voice acting is solitary work with performers often recorded separately, which can make promotion appearances feel like the only time cast meet.
- Lake describes Booth sessions behind glass with long delays and directors/teams reacting silently, creating awkward disconnects.
Control Your Red Carpet Look By Styling Yourself
- Prepare a team and hair/makeup strategy before awards to avoid the high cost and stress of last-minute glam.
- Lake prefers styling herself, shops consignment/vintage to control looks and reduce expense.