The Daily 'The Interview': Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will Ferrell and Harper Steele.
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Sep 7, 2024 
Will Ferrell, the beloved comedian behind hits like Anchorman, joins his longtime best friend Harper Steele, a talented comedy writer and trans advocate. Together, they reflect on their deepening friendship and the transformative power of change. The duo shares their personal journeys, navigating identity, laughter, and societal expectations. They delve into their comedic beginnings at SNL, discussing the dynamics of representation in media. Their candid conversations blend humor with deeper insights, showcasing how friendship evolves through challenges.
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How Ferrell and Steele's Friendship Started
- Will Ferrell and Harper Steele became friends at SNL in 1995.
- Steele's vouching for Ferrell's humor helped him gain acceptance within the group.
The Zipper Boots
- Steele gifted Ferrell zipper boots after he wasn't doing well at SNL.
- This act of kindness provided much-needed validation for Steele early in their career.
SNL: A Competitive and Dissociative Environment
- The competitive SNL environment fostered dissociation and hidden vulnerabilities among comedy writers.
- Steele used comedy as a coping mechanism and a way to deflect from personal struggles.