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How Leslie Jones Became a Comedian
December 19, 2025
Comedian and actress Leslie Jones does a deep dive on her creative process. She speaks candidly about family life and the comedians like Richard Pryor who influenced her at a young age. We talk about the time she first fell in love with comedy in college and the many years she spent honing her craft. We learn about the process behind her most recent comedy special, "Leslie Jones: Life Part 2."
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