Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

About this episode

Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins Conan O'Brien to discuss her podcast inspiration and comedic journey.

The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you an episode of the hit podcast Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend is a weekly opportunity for legendary late-night comedian Conan O’Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way. In this episode, Julia joins Conan to chat about the inspiration for Wiser Than Me, discovering her comedic talents in a grade school play, and the importance of constantly trying new things.If you want to hear more from Conan, check out Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Conan O'Brien

Guest: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Topics covered

• comedy
• friendship
• inspiration
• comedic talent
• new experiences

Keywords

• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
• Conan O'Brien
• Wiser Than Me
• comedy
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lemonada Media

Books & works: Wiser Than Me, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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