Akiva Schaffer Quotes

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

When I started as an assistant at 'SNL,' I got my eyes on Kristen Wiig and was able to bring her for an audition for Lorne Michaels and the other producers. Turns out, Kristen Wiig can give you some street cred early on.

I was hired as an assistant at 'SNL' in 2002.

Oh, it is quite possible that none of us in 'Downton' will ever again get the ratings this has had. But from a career point of view, it has opened so many doors.

'SNL' after-parties are sort of like a time to celebrate your successes and drown your sorrows, depending on how the show went for you.

I think people would want to see Tracy Morgan host 'Saturday Night Live.'

By the time I would have graduated, at 22, I was a writer and featured performer on Saturday Night Live.

Whatever I did on 'Saturday Night Live' is going to stay and remain on 'Saturday Night Live.'

'SNL' is probably one of the premiere outlets that a musician can perform on that isn't obviously a music outlet.

I am always so happy to be at 'SNL.' I still feel like a kid when I'm there, like I can't believe I'm watching them make the show.

I had always wanted to be on SNL, it's not always great, but it's this leftover childhood dream.

'SNL' was a dream come true for me. It was a fantastic year. I don't have any regrets.

'SNL' is part of my history. I got on the show as a kid. That's the show I got known from.

When I was hired to 'SNL,' I was 25 years old.

'SNL' has changed my career because it gave it a platform to be seen. And I really feel like the Weekend Update desk is where I am given the opportunity to shine on that show.

I was pretty obsessed with 'Saturday Night Live.'

People used to say, "Oh, I like SNL show, it's funny." And this 2017 season, people were saying, "Oh, I love the show, I needed it, thank you." It started towards the end of last year, when the Primary started to heat up. I remember in the summertime people were excited for it, talking about SNL in July and August.

I always live tweet 'SNL.'

'Saturday Night Live' was the joy of my life.

At the beginning of each week at 'Saturday Night Live,' we have a full cast meeting where Lorne Michaels introduces the upcoming host.

When I was on 'Saturday Night Live,' all I did was work.

And I watch 'Saturday Night Live' religiously, I have since I was a little boy. I watch it basically like one of my favorite sports teams.

'Saturday Night Live' is a show that I think I could have a lot of fun on, just being different characters and maybe singing, too.

'Entourage' is a very, very, very unique acting experience. I could go in to win 1000 Academy Awards, and it would never be as much fun as the show.

I love 'Saturday Night Live,' and it's such a funny show. I don't know if I'm funny enough to be on it but definitely would be interested in doing it.