When I had a job catering, I catered a wedding for the Smashing Pumpkins bassist in Indiana. And I served Billy Corgan shrimp off a tray. – Amy Poehler
Improvisation is almost like the retarded cousin in the comedy world. Weve been trying forever to get improvisation on TV. Its just like stand-up. Its best when its just left alone. It doesnt translate always on TV. Its best live. – Amy Poehler
Both conservatives and liberals watch Parks and Recreation, and they each think the show is for them, which is really cool. SNL was totally different. It was exciting because everyone was paying attention. Political humor works when people know what youre talking about. – Amy Poehler
Theres something so romantic about being broke in New York. You gotta do it. You have to live there once without any money, and then you have to live there when you have money. Let me tell you, of the two, the latter is far better. – Amy Poehler