“Nostalgia is so certain: the sense of familiarity it instills makes us feel like we know ourselves, like we've lived. To get a sense that we have already journeyed through something - survived it, experienced it - is often so much easier and less messy than the task of currently living through something.”

American comedian, writer, and actress of the 2000s and 2010s, best known for her role as Leslie Knope’s best friend on *Parks and Recreation* and her sharp, observational humor about friendship and self-doubt. She has also written memoirs exploring her experiences in the entertainment industry and her journey through gender identity.