“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels continued to shoot down retirement rumors as he readies the NBC sketch comedy series for its upcoming 50th season. He told The New York Times in a new interview: “I’m going to do it as long as I feel I can do it. But I rely on other people and always have.”
Michaels also reflected on the challenges that come with being an “SNL” cast member. Through the show, he has helped launch the careers of dozens of comedy superstars, including Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell and Tina Fey.
“If you were the funniest kid in the class, or your school, and then you’re working professionally and everyone else in the room is that,” he said. “It can be upsetting or can be really stimulating.”
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