Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Ali Wong

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Mar 2, 2020
Stand-up comedian, actress, and author Ali Wong joins Conan for a hilarious and candid chat. She shares her childhood memories, including her father's love for pajama pants and her adventures with shoplifting. Ali opens up about the challenges of balancing comedy and motherhood, while emphasizing the importance of her Asian-American identity in her work. They also dive into the complexities of Netflix metrics and reveal funny tales from their travels, including a comical mishap at Disneyland. Expect laughs and heartfelt insights throughout!
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ANECDOTE

Nosebleed Encounter

  • Ali Wong recalls seeing Conan at a gym years ago.
  • Her nose started bleeding profusely from excitement.
ANECDOTE

Free Tracksuit Fame

  • Ali Wong discusses her level of fame.
  • She jokes about being recognized but also mistaken by Martin Lawrence.
ADVICE

Joke Writing

  • Focus on word choice and good instincts for writing jokes.
  • Test jokes with minimal performance to assess their strength.
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