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Any more on your bossing philosophy?
“My natural inclination is to be kind of a scold, like, Why are you doing that?
And it’s kid-friendly.”
If you could give advice to a 25-year-old, what would you say?
“Trust your gut.
Anything that seems weird, question it.
In other words,bethe talent.”
You show both sides of your beauty, all glammed up and then Liz Lemon.
How does vanity fit with comedy writing, which used to be a schlumpy job?
Because if that’s wrong, it’s going to distract from what you’re saying and doing.
Not only do they not mind looking strange; they kind of enjoy it.
You’re a crazy person, wearing a crazy outfit.
Picture Will Ferrell in a Speedopart of what’s funny is that he doesn’t care.
But you also want to be sure you’re shot from your good side and the lighting is OK.
It’s a weird thing."
What’s your favorite healthful food, and what’s your most decadent indulgence?
“I eat a lot of beans, so you may not want to be walking around me!
And I eat a lot of kale.
Kale is a good choice.
As for my decadent treat: I love white cake with white icinglike an old-school wedding cake.
And what about exercise?
“I genuinely enjoy it.
But I prefer my life a little more if I’m exercising regularly.
[When we’re not shooting the show,] I work out with a trainerpainfully infrequently.
He uses the BOSU a lot.
So at least I got that going for me!”
Are you a natural risk taker, or do you steel yourself before taking a plunge?
“Some things I’d never ever do, like skiing downhill.
Those didn’t feel so scary to me.
One person’s terror isn’t at all frightening to another person.
Everyone’s built differently.”
If you had an extra hour in your very busy day, what would you do?
“I’d probably take a walk.
When I worked atSaturday Night Live,I walked through Central Park to get to Rockefeller Center.
Now we’re in Queens, so I take the train or a car.
I miss getting to walk to work.”
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