The Power of Evolution and Consciousness Raising

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Abi's character is inspired by three women who played in the Negro leagues Connie Morgan, Tony Stone and Mamie Peanut Johnson. Abi: "It was so important for us to show as many experiences as we couldn't listen" She says she thinks there is queer content more than ever being put into the world. But that's because there are people who have to live in both spaces.

1. How to know when it’s time to get out or stick it out – and the quit that set Abbi on course to meet Ilana and create Broad City.

2. The life lessons of improv comedy: How to get out of your head, trust your choices, and make something together.

3. Abbi and Abby share similar but opposite stories about relationships that changed their lives (and whether to tuck or untuck shirts).

4. Why reimagining A League of Their Own was the Next Right project for Abbi – and how its label as a “queer show” frustrates her.

About Abbi:

Abbi Jacobson is a co-creator, co-showrunner, executive producer and star of the critically acclaimed show A League of Their Own. Prior to this, Abbi co-created, wrote, directed, executive produced and starred for five seasons in Broad City. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller I Might Regret This, and is currently adapting “Go Like This,” a short story by Lorrie Moore.

IG: @abbijacobson

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