A biography for Heidi Gardnerhasn’t been written yet.
“My perpetual life search is for the white leather jacket that Ferris Bueller's girlfriend Sloane wore in the movie. A cropped white leather with fringe is something that I'm always on the hunt for, but even on Etsy I can't find the right one.”
“With me, I'm so character-y. I want to go out there with a sketch that barely has a plot and just be an annoying woman in a situation with my equally annoying husband.”
“I'm one of those all texts and no phone calls people.”
“My mom was the one who introduced me to fashion. As a little girl, I loved watching her really go all out with her looks.”
“I auditioned for 'SNL' twice within the same week, and my first audition, I wanted it to be undeniable: These are my best characters. Then the second audition, they wanted me to come back and do a totally new set - new characters.”
“I think you've always got to keep your eyes peeled for inspiration.”
“Being a sports fan, you want to figure out how to show support to your team in any way you can.”
“I always had a group of friends who were funny, and we'd do sketches for the talent show.”
“I don't think my forte will be political sketches, but I'd like to fine-tune that where maybe someday I could write one.”
“People always say, ah, Kansas City is like this breeding ground for funny people.”
“I like feeling like I'm from a different time.”
“I find myself really drawn to vintage or modern stuff that reminds me of childhood - without actually dressing like a child, if that makes sense.”
“I really like Chili's. I always have, since I was little. And I like Shake Shack. I think the burger there is phenomenal.”
“The salon is a place of confidentiality. Sometimes you'd have a client crying in your chair, so you learn how to be there for someone.”
“It's really cheesy, but even with style, I would say to follow your heart and maybe even the things that you liked as a kid or that you were drawn to. I always find that those are the things that make me the most happy.”
“It's a throwback song from the '90s, but that song 'Steal My Sunshine' by Len is so good. I have that on a mix that I play whenever I just want to feel bright and happy.”
“I feel like Mahomes is always motivated.”
“I don't want to do too much future planning so I can be present for the moment.”
“People are so incredibly kind to me and show me so much love.”
“As a performer and writer, the sillier or more charactery sketches come way more naturally to me.”