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So, if youre doing good longform with talented people than you can step out and you can be the president or a constructi
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"So, if you're doing good longform with talented people than you can step out and you can be the president or a construction worker and people accept that. It's really the roles you give yourself"

- Amy Poehler

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In this quote, Amy Poehler is highlighting the power of longform improvisation and the capability to enter various roles with ease. She suggests that when performing with skilled people, one can effortlessly shift into any character, whether it be the president or a construction worker, and the audience will accept it. This talks to the versatility and flexibility of improv, where the performer can embody any function and be fully embraced by the audience. Poehler also highlights the significance of the roles we provide ourselves, implying that we have the power to shape our own identities and narratives through the characters we pick to play.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Amy Poehler somewhere between September 16, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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