“There was a clarity to the Nineties. It was pre-9/11, before that anxiety kicked in that exists right now about the financial crisis or terrorism. We were all just going to move forward into the millennium and everything was always going to get better. Then, whoops, that didn't happen.”

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.