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Fresh Air

Jenny Slate

Mar 12, 2024
Jenny Slate discusses motherhood, haunted house memories, and the evolution of her character Marcell the Shell. She explores voice acting, childhood fascination with character voices, and struggles with sleep eating and anxiety.
46:30

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  • Jenny Slate's comedy intertwines vulnerability and humor, transforming personal experiences into captivating stand-up routines.
  • Slate's deep sensitivity influences her interactions and perceptions, leading to challenges like insecurity and self-checking behaviors.

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Jenny Slate's Comedy Career and Personal Life

Jenny Slate, a well-known comic and actor, recounts her journey from feeling like an imposter adult in her twenties to becoming a mother during COVID lockdown. Her experiences of marriage, pregnancy, and childbirth are central to her new comedy special, Season Professional, available on Amazon. Additionally, Slate shares insights into her upbringing in a possibly haunted house and her various acting roles in movies and TV shows like Parks and Recreation and Obvious Child.

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