Lindsay Shookus

Producer

23 Quotes

I think I came at the right moment at 'SNL.' There was a space for me, and I was good at it.

SoulCycle - When I'm stressed or feeling down, it always turns me around.

Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh.

I once played Jennifer Lopez's werewolf body double in a sketch. I don't think anyone was shocked when the sketch got cut after dress rehearsal.

And whenever you're struggling, it's so important to have a cheerleader who's there for you and can remind you of the great things you've done. Because sometimes you just can't remember them yourself.

I became a producer and learned I was pregnant within a five-day span. I wanted both things badly, just not at the same time. I cried and hid my pregnancy for an absurdly long time as I proved myself in the job.

I'm a producer, I'm a mom, a friend.

I was the first one to say, 'I'll cover that, I'll stay late. I'll go to that shoot.' Anything I could do to add to my job description... I also found out - you can't learn this in college - but I had a knack for dealing with talent in stressful situations and knowing how to make them feel comfortable and also being fairly truthful.

My dad loves going backstage. I try not to have him give too many jokes to people.

My entire career has been behind the camera, and that's definitely where I'm most comfortable.

I was hired as an assistant at 'SNL' in 2002.

I've tried to become a more emotionally intelligent person through therapy and meditation, but I can't control the fact that some of the things written about me aren't true.

Self-love means something. I thought it was all a joke for a long time. It's really important. Giving yourself a break is really important.

This sounds fake, but my first job lead when I moved to New York City, someone emailed me and asked, 'Would you want to be one of Lorne Michaels' assistants?'

What I've realized is celebrities are regular people.

I just feel if everyone could sit down and talk to me, they'd be like, 'Oh, she's not scary at all.'

Casting has to make sense. You don't want to make a splash to make a splash.

Once a Bills fan, always a Bills fan.

My 2-year-old has become my alarm, so on a good day, 7:30 A. M. or 8 A. M. My alarm sounds something like, 'Mama, where are you?'

I'm kind of the crisis communications person at 'SNL.' If there are fires to put out, they try and find me.

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