When you work with people and are friends with them also, you have more of a shorthand. I think people relax more and it opens the door to being less precious and trying things that, when you're shooting and writing, it becomes much more collaborative - therefore funny, hopefully.
Andy SambergI remember my dad turning to me - my dad loves to turn to me and explain why things are funny. He used to do that with Seinfeld all the time. He did it with Colombo, too, set the scene.
Andy SambergWell, basically, when you get SNL, everyone wants to take a meeting, just in case you end up being good.
Andy SambergSometimes it is difficult to remember, but other times it is very easy to remember. Sleep deprivation is the killer.
Andy Samberg