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Summary: <p>Kristen was in college when an Acting 101 class prompted a move to L.A. She had little experience, but a tremendous gift for improv, and she soon found herself in a room auditioning for <em>SNL</em>. Hundreds of personas later, Wiig is regarded by <em>SNL</em> creator Lorne Michaels as one of the three or four greatest <em>SNL</em> talents ever. Kristen’s expertise translated well to film, and she eventually won an Oscar nomination for her <em>Bridesmaids</em> screenplay. She joins Alec to talk about the arc of her career and the steps she hopes to take next.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/apr/09/transcript/">READ | Interview Transcript</a></p> <p> </p>