There's very little you could do to prepare to be a correspondent on The Daily Show, because it's not being a journalist, it's not being an actor. It involves elements of both of those things, but they're not required necessarily as job experience. It's helpful if you know how to improvise, but again, not a requirement.
Steve CarellStyle advice? Always wear clothes... that are... clean, for starters. An added bonus if it is pressed as well. Unless you are wearing clothes that are supposed to look rumpled.
Steve CarellLike most people, I have painful memories of trying to fit in as a child. I wore, said, and did pretty much what everyone else did.
Steve CarellGoalies almost never get credit for winning a game, but they always get blamed for losing a game.
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