This sounds fake, but my first job lead when I moved to New York City, someone emailed me and asked, 'Would you want to be one of Lorne Michaels' assistants?'

More Quotes by Lindsay Shookus

My entire career has been behind the camera, and that's definitely where I'm most comfortable.

I'm a producer, I'm a mom, a friend.

Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh.

I think I came at the right moment at 'SNL.' There was a space for me, and I was good at it.

And whenever you're struggling, it's so important to have a cheerleader who's there for you and can remind you of the great things you've done. Because sometimes you just can't remember them yourself.

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