Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Cecily Strong
Aug 9, 2021
Cecily Strong, an Emmy-nominated actress and comedian famed for Saturday Night Live and Schmigadoon, shares her heartfelt journey in her memoir, This Will All Be Over Soon. She reflects on being discovered at iO Theater, the hilarity of her SNL co-stars, and the challenges of navigating personal grief while carving out a comedic identity. The conversation blends poignant insights with playful banter, revealing the complexities of self-perception and the joy found in creative collaboration amidst the absurdities of showbiz.
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Rhinebeck Air Show Sketch
- Conan tells a story about Rhinebeck Air Show's comedic sketch.
- A bride is kidnapped by a mustached villain in a triplane, then rescued.
Casa Bonita Analogy
- Cecily Strong mentions a Mexican restaurant in Colorado with a high-dive show.
- She compares it to complaining about food at a strip club.
Strip Club Food Critic
- Conan jokes about prioritizing food over the objectification of women at strip clubs.
- He pretends to be concerned about the steak tartare.
