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“I've never thought of myself as the person that would happen to. There are a few blogs that I read, but I stay off of the Internet for the most part. I really like to just stay in the normal world, the real world.”

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Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate is an American actress, screenwriter, and comedian. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Rachel Green in the television series 'Parks and Recreation' and for voicing Linda Bloom in the animated series 'Rick and Morty'. Slate is known for her unique sense of humor and natural acting style. more

“I don't try to do anything. I think the moment that I'm like, "Oh, I have to be this way or that way" is the moment that I become sad, or maybe an asshole. So I just try to be myself and put out what is most natural. But I think I am - I mean, I've seen a lot, been through a lot. But something remains sort of naïve within me. And I just try to nurture that.”

Thinking Trying Mean Moments Natural Nurture

Author:Jenny Slate

“I don't want to grow a thick skin. Some people say, "Oh, you're an actress, you have to get used to criticism." But I don't accept that. I'll never get used to criticism, and I'll always care about whether or not people like my performances - because I'm an entertainer, and I want to please.”

People Care Accepting Criticism Skins

Author:Jenny Slate

“I think my comedic style is at once bashful and explosive. It's a little bit perverted, and a little bit ladylike and old-fashioned, which is a great mix. Sort of tangy.”

Thinking Style Comedic Ladylike

Author:Jenny Slate

“Delving deeper into character's motivations one thing I always find helpful is to imagine the person as a child, imagine them at a very early stage, prior to having all of the things taken away from them, or all of the habits put onto them that they end up having, and then going from there.”

Children Motivation Taken Imagine Habit Helpful

Author:Luke Kirby