Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Tracee Ellis Ross Returns
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Feb 19, 2024 
Tracee Ellis Ross, an actress celebrated for her roles in Black-ish and Girlfriends, returns to share her excitement about the acclaimed film American Fiction. She reflects on childhood creativity and how criticism fuels her artistry. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with memorable stories about friendship dynamics, tech troubles, and hilarious scheduling mishaps between Conan and his team. Tracee also explores the vulnerabilities tied to her career journey, highlighting the balance of beauty, comedy, and personal growth.
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Natural Energy
- Tracee Ellis Ross's joyful energy, even with lack of sleep, surprises her.
- She attributes her energy to her middle name, Joy, and inherent bubbly nature.
Surprise News
- Tracee Ellis Ross prefers being surprised by good news rather than anticipating it.
- She finds that anticipated good news often doesn't match expectations.
Comedy Path
- Tracee Ellis Ross didn't intentionally pursue comedy but was influenced by her dad's humor and comedic icons.
- She's drawn to the freedom and lack of vanity in comedic performance.