Office Ladies Second Drink: The Job Part 1 with Paul Lieberstein
Oct 20, 2025
Join Paul Lieberstein, who famously portrayed Toby Flenderson on The Office, as he reflects on his journey into the beloved show. He shares insights about his 'acting school' on set and reveals which characters he enjoyed writing for the most. The discussion dives into Jim's notable haircut and how Pam's newfound confidence is explored. Paul also details the creative process behind Jan's breast augmentation storyline and shares anecdotes about the hilarious 'Creed Thoughts' blog. Tune in for a blend of nostalgia and behind-the-scenes gems!
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Writer-Actor Collaboration Boosts Quality
- Angela and Paul agreed that breaking down the wall between writers and actors improved collaboration.
- That access created trust and made scripts and performances better.
Collaborative Co-Writing Process
- Paul described co-writing by splitting scenes and running the process together rather than writing in isolation.
- Try pairing showrunners to oversee beats while delegating scenes to smaller writer groups.
The Jan Boob Job Idea On The Wall
- Paul said a card reading "Jan gets a boob job" sat on the writers' wall until it fit the story.
- Writing Jan's speech helped them realize her spiral and place the boob-job beat there.