Readers ask questions of newsmakers and celebrities.

Ask Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty

She honed her comedic chops at the Upright Citizens Brigade and went on to seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, where she parodied everyone from Dakota Fanning to Hillary Clinton and famously performed a rap about Sarah Palin last fall while nine months pregnant. She's now starring in her own NBC television show, Parks and Recreation, from the executive producers of The Office, premiering April 9. (And yes, she gave birth Oct. 25 -- it's a boy.) Submit your questions for Amy Poehler here, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

  • Print
Comments (137)
Post a Question »
  • 1

    Hi Amy!

    What was your favorite skit to perform during your amazing run in SNL and your favorite character to play? You have so many memorable characters and moments.

  • 2

    Why do a situation comedy in an era when TV executives seem more interested in airing unknown singers, semi-celebrity dancers and caustic judges?

  • 3

    What's the worst thing about SNL?

  • 4

    Amy - You're a fantastic comedian and I love watching your skits. What's been your favorite SNL skit thus far?

  • 5

    Do you have any advice for people who aren't naturally funny?

  • 6

    Hi Amy- I've been a big fan of yours -- ever since you played Andy Richter's little sister on Conan. What's a typical day like in the Poehler-Arnett household?

  • 7

    What would you want to do if you weren't an actress/comedian?

  • 8

    From the past SNL cast members, who would you most want to perform a skit with and what would it be about?

  • 9

    Who was most difficult to impersonate during your time on SNL?

  • 10

    Who would win in a fight, you or Tina Fey?

  • 11

    I'm excited about your new "Office-esque" show, "Parks & Recreation." Can you tell us about the character you're playing, and have you known anyone like her in real life?

  • 12

    You seem to be pretty versatile in terms of the characters you play. Is there any type of character or specific person whom you could not play? Would you ever consider being in a serious drama?

  • 13

    Did you ever have any doubts about your career choice?

  • 14

    Who would win in an all out comedy war: You, Tina Fey or Will Arnett?

  • 15

    Hi Amy -

    I'm just wondering how you're balancing it all now, with work and motherhood?

  • 16

    I once read that comedienne Edie Adams, in describing her marriage to funny man Ernie Kovacs, said that they used to eat dinner and then smash the china afterwards. How would you describe your home life with Will Arnett?

  • 17

    How will motherhood change your comedy style?

  • 18

    Amy, did you or your family have any doubts about your career choice? Just curious!

  • 19

    Amy, love your work on SNL and who doesn't. What I'd like to know is why your hair looked so bad during Weekend Update?

  • 20

    Has your passion for performing changed since having a baby?

  • 21

    Have you ever considered, or been offered to play a serious and dramatic character role?

  • 22

    Any specific inspiration for Amber, the flatulent, one-legged reality show contestant? She's definitely got some issues.

  • 23

    What do you think differentiates yourself from other comedians?

  • 24

    What age are you?

  • 25

    were you the class clown? or was your comedic talent developed through training?

10 Questions Daily E-mail

Get e-mail updates from TIME's 10 Questions in your inbox and never miss a day.

Quotes of the Day »

Get & Share
DMITRY MEDVEDEV, Russian President, blaming nightclub managers in Perm, Russia for a fire that killed 109 people Saturday; the managers had refused to comply with fire safety standards despite repeated demands