Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Jane Lynch
Mar 1, 2021
Jane Lynch, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her iconic role as Sue Sylvester in 'Glee,' joins Conan O’Brien for a lively chat. They dive into the hilarity of her character's rage and her memorable experiences with Christopher Guest. Jane shares a humorous story about a lost cell phone that spirals into a potential ‘murder’ mystery. The duo explores friendship in showbiz, humor in parenting, and the quirks of identity, all while highlighting the joy of their unexpected friendship.
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Sue Sylvester's Zoot Suit Fiasco
- Jane Lynch recalls the joy of playing Sue Sylvester on Glee, a character born from a shared dark humor with the writer.
- One memorable scene involved a misguided attempt to seduce her boyfriend with a zoot suit and a frantic dance.
Glee Over Russia
- Conan O'Brien recounts a story about Sona Movsessian being engrossed in Glee while flying over historically significant locations in Russia.
- Sona prioritized the show over Conan's attempts to point out the Russian Steppes and the site of the Romanov family's murder.
The Dark Side of Sue Sylvester
- Jane Lynch discusses the seething rage within her character Sue Sylvester.
- She connects this to a personal dark side she shares with the show's writer, stemming from their similar Irish Catholic backgrounds.