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where she cofounded rival improv comedy group up right citizens brigade. she needed to come to new york. she needed to find a new niche. she was polishing her skills backstage. in 97 tina gets her own summons to new york. and it s a life changer. she just came to interview with lorne michaels to be a writer on snl which is hysterically brave. here she is this little improv kid. you go to see lorne michael is who is like god. what did lorne michaels see in her? incredible mind. incredible comedy mind. just a brilliant comedy writer. just brilliant. are you looking for the perfect gift for mom this mother s day? introducing mom jeans. exclusively at jcpenney. cut generously. to fit a mom s body. she wrote the mom jeans sketch. she wrote the rachel tension