“One summer, when I was elementary-school age, my neighbors and I built guitars and keyboards out of scrap wood, painted them in bright colors, and formed the cover band Lil' 'D' Duran Duran. We didn't make our own noise or even pretend to play our fake instruments.”

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.