SmartLess "Tina Fey"
May 10, 2021
Tina Fey, the iconic actress and comedian famous for her roles in Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, brings her sharp wit to the conversation. She humorously navigates the quirks of acting, writing, and family dynamics. Tina reflects on her daughter's audition experience and shares amusing tales from her own high school theater days. The dialogue touches on the impacts of social media on entertainment, offers advice for aspiring comedians, and dives into the challenges of balancing creativity with family life in the current landscape.
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Book Release Anxiety
- Tina Fey felt nervous about her book's release as it felt like a personal rejection.
- Will Arnett jokes about people booing her in grocery stores because of her work.
Modern Comedy Start
- If starting in comedy today, Tina Fey would try to gain popularity through platforms like TikTok, cutting out the middleman.
- She compares this approach to the porn industry's success bypassing traditional gatekeepers.
Candy Tip
- Tina Fey shares a candy tip: buy holiday-shaped candy as it's fresher.
- Regular candy bars might have been sitting in stores for months.