Creator Science #43: Emily Clouse – Our podcast illustrator talks drawing, breaking into comedy, and our childhood
Feb 2, 2021
Emily Clouse is a Los Angeles-based comedy writer and cartoonist whose work appears in The Onion and The New Yorker. In this conversation, she shares her artistic journey, starting from childhood in Ohio to her adventures in Uganda and Chicago before settling in LA. They discuss the influence of their upbringing on their creativity and comedic sensibilities. Emily also dives into the challenges of breaking into the comedy writing scene, including networking and crafting original content for various platforms.
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Stand-up Beginnings
- Emily Clouse's interest in stand-up comedy stemmed from her friend Evan, who started performing at Surly Girl.
- Initially, she saw stand-up as something fun to do with friends, receiving support from friends like Sarah at open mic nights.
SNL Inspiration
- Emily's fascination with comedy writing began with SNL's 25th-anniversary special, sparking her interest in the writers behind the show.
- This early interest, coupled with a crush on Jimmy Fallon and admiration for Tina Fey, fueled her comedic aspirations.
Return to Drawing
- Emily's return to drawing was sparked by her discovery of graphic novels during her senior year of college.
- Her attempt to submit a graphic novel, "A Hippie in Hell," was rejected, prompting her to learn and improve.