Summary: You might not have heard of Nell Scovell, but you’ve definitely seen her work: she’s written for <em>The Simpsons,</em> <em>Late Night with David Letterman,</em> <em>Murphy Brown</em> and co-wrote the 2013 blockbuster book <em>Lean In</em> with Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg.<br>Her new memoir, <em>Just the Funny Parts,</em> reveals what it was like to break into the male-dominated TV industry. Nell talks to Kurt Andersen about crafting a classic episode of <em>The Simpsons,</em> writing jokes for Barack Obama and reminisces about her first gig: writing for the magazine Kurt co-founded, <em>Spy.</em><br>
