“My spiritual life is... sometimes I have access to it and sometimes I don't. When I do have access to it, it's usually a sense of my understanding what the best course of action or the best thing for me to do. By best, I mean when I have a real sense of doing the right thing and doing good for people and the connected universe of everybody.”

Al Franken is an American comedian and writer from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He gained prominence as a satirist and television host, particularly for his work on *Saturday Night Live* and *Late Night with Al Franken*. Beyond comedy, he is known for his sharp political commentary and advocacy on social issues, blending humor with progressive perspectives.