The woman graciously forgave her for making such an insensitive remark without knowing it was offensive to people with disabilities. So, she tracked down and apologized to that woman. She regretted having made the joke and not checking facts at the time. She did a joke about a disabled person, but she later found out that the character was based on a real person. Amy’s mother Eileen recalls what happened when Amy was born. The birth of their first child was a memorable experience for the SNL writers because it happened in the middle of her stint on the show. She did this by ignoring the negative voices in her head, which allowed her to follow her passion for sketch comedy, improvisation, and writing.Īmy Poehler and Will Arnett had two sons, Archie and Abel. Poehler advises everyone to find their own strengths and use them. She loves to try new things and be brave in the face of uncertainty. It was there that her love of improv began. When Poehler said lines while holding Toto, everyone laughed because they thought he was there too this made Poehler realize that she wanted to make them laugh again but intentionally this time instead of by accident.Īfter high school, she attended Boston College where she encountered improvisational comedy.

As a child, Amy Poehler played Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz at school, which taught her that an actor can say anything onstage to get a reaction out of the audience. Then it covers more recent events such as her time on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and Parks & Recreation. It begins with Poehler’s childhood and explores how she got involved in acting when she was younger. She also shares advice from some of the people who have influenced her life. She writes about her childhood and her career in improvisational comedy. Amy Poehler’s memoir, Yes Please, is a humorous book that combines autobiographical essays and memories.

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