Comedy and Authenticity
Lisa shares her perspective on the balance between humor and authenticity, emphasizing that anger can be funny when framed correctly. Both discuss the complexities of navigating Hollywood, revealing insights on their experiences with negotiation and the dynamics of being part of a successful ensemble. They reflect on the importance of being comfortable with oneself while acknowledging the challenges of the industry.In this clip
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Episode 1020 - Lisa Kudrow
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There's a way I've noticed this about improv improvisers, too, and certain types of people. There's a type of anger that's funny, but it can't be literally, like, you know, lashing out at the audience. Like, if you're like, oh, this world, I can't take it.
You can't be angry at the people that came to see you. Like, how come everything keeps shitting on me?
I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?