“My showbiz career started with 'SNL,' and to write an 'SNL' book... well, there are already enough of those.”

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He is saying that his career began with Saturday Night Live, but he does not see a need to add another book about it. The comment suggests a self-aware, understated attitude toward writing about a very well-covered subject.

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About Fred Armisen

American comedian, actor, musician, and television writer

Fred Armisen is an American comedian, actor, musician, and television writer. He is known for co-creating and starring in the IFC sketch series Portlandia with Carrie Brownstein. He also co-created and starred in Documentary Now!, the IFC mockumentary series, and in the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8. His work spans sketch comedy, scripted television, and music-related performance.

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