“JXGWZKWBW TBXFIS QKW….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: B = R
ANSWER: “SOMEWHERE AROUND THE FIFTH OR SEVENTH GRADE I FIGURED OUT THAT I COULD INGRATIATE MYSELF TO PEOPLE BY MAKING THEM LAUGH.” — TINA FEY
Tina Fey
May 18, 1970 • 56 years old • American Actress, Comedian, Writer & Producer
Overview
Tina Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her sharp comedy and influential work in television and film. She rose to national prominence on Saturday Night Live before creating and starring in the acclaimed sitcom 30 Rock.
Early Life
Fey was born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. She attended the University of Virginia, where she studied drama. After graduating, she moved to Chicago and developed her comedy skills while studying and performing with The Second City.
Saturday Night Live
Fey joined the writing staff of Saturday Night Live in 1997 and later became the show’s first female head writer. She also became a cast member and co-anchor of “Weekend Update,” establishing herself as one of the program’s most recognizable performers.
30 Rock
Fey created 30 Rock, a comedy inspired partly by her experiences working in television. She starred as Liz Lemon alongside Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan. The series became a critical success and won multiple major awards during its seven-season run.
Mean Girls
Fey wrote the screenplay for the 2004 comedy Mean Girls and appeared in the film as teacher Ms. Norbury. The movie became a lasting pop-culture favorite, and Fey later adapted the story into a Broadway musical and contributed to its subsequent film adaptation.
Awards & Legacy
Fey has received numerous honors for her work as a performer, writer, and producer, including multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Her success on Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and Mean Girls has made her one of the most influential figures in modern American comedy.
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