Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Jane Lynch
Mar 1, 2021
Jane Lynch, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her iconic role as Sue Sylvester in 'Glee,' joins Conan O’Brien for a lively chat. They dive into the hilarity of her character's rage and her memorable experiences with Christopher Guest. Jane shares a humorous story about a lost cell phone that spirals into a potential ‘murder’ mystery. The duo explores friendship in showbiz, humor in parenting, and the quirks of identity, all while highlighting the joy of their unexpected friendship.
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The Dark Side of Sue Sylvester
- Jane Lynch discusses the seething rage within her character Sue Sylvester.
- She connects this to a personal dark side she shares with the show's writer, stemming from their similar Irish Catholic backgrounds.
Pre-Conan Andy Richter
- Jane Lynch knew Andy Richter before Conan O'Brien did, back when Richter was primarily focused on acting rather than writing.
- Lynch remembers Richter as a cynical figure in the Chicago comedy scene.
Pancakes and Christopher Guest
- Jane Lynch describes meeting Christopher Guest while filming a commercial and later running into him again while he was casting for Best in Show.
- Both encounters involved pancakes, highlighting her detailed memory for such events.