WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1662 - Sarah Sherman
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Jul 21, 2025 
In a lively chat, Sarah Sherman, also known as Sarah Squirm and a cast member of Saturday Night Live, shares her journey from the Chicago DIY scene to mainstream comedy. She reveals how Eric Andre changed her life and reflects on her chaotic yet creative experiences in her surreal performances. With humor, she discusses the challenges of live sketch comedy and the pressures of SNL, while also diving into her early inspirations and the evolution of her unique comedic style rooted in the grotesque.
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Cindy Sherman's Photoshop Evolution
- Cindy Sherman's recent work uses Photoshop to create surreal characters, evolving from her classic portrait photography.
- Sarah Sherman appreciates this digital twist on traditional art forms.
Early Comedy Roots & Modeling
- Sarah Sherman grew up on Long Island and started performing comedy very young, inspired by figures like Fran Drescher.
- She was modeling for a Christmas catalog as a child, supported by her father despite their conservative Jewish background.
Blending Art and Comedy
- Sarah realized in college she could blend visual art and stand-up comedy together.
- This integration grew from her involvement in the Chicago DIY performance art scene.