Guys can look like pigs. The girl always has to be a looker. Look at most TV shows: According To Jim - pig and a looker. Still Standing - pig and a looker. Ralph Kramden [on The Honeymooners] - pig and a looker. Family Guy - pig and a looker. It's a theme.
Alex BorsteinUsually, impersonations come out of something you dig, because you're listening to it over and over. And you kind of start developing... You're really trying to emulate them, then you realize, 'I sound ridiculous doing this. Oh, hey, maybe this is a funny impersonation.'
Alex BorsteinI am a fan of whatever makes me laugh my ass off. If it happens to be a Jew joke, then it's a Jew joke.
Alex BorsteinNever try to fit a target audience. Write what is true to the characters in their settings and the audience will find you.
Alex Borstein