I often play characters on TV shows that are more sweet and naive and just kind of puppy-dog eyes, and I don't think I am like that as a person. Lauren Lapkus characterdogeye Change image and share on social
Improv changed my life in the best way. I gained so much confidence and really learned how to use my sense of humor to do something other than make sarcastic comments to the TV, though that remains one of my best skills. I stayed in Chicago for college mainly to continue doing improv, which was an awesome decision for me. Lauren Lapkus awesomechangechicago share on social
I believe that each person can make a difference, but it's so slight that there's basically no point. Lauren Lapkus basicallydifferencemake Change image and share on social
I did a number of local children's theater plays growing up, but in 5th grade, I had some good times on stage making people laugh as a troll in 'The Hobbit.' That solidified my dream to be on 'Saturday Night Live,' which was hugely influential for me growing up. Lauren Lapkus 5thchilddream share on social
Every so often, you have to do a show that makes you walk to your car with your head down, wondering what you're doing with your life. It's good for you, as long as you're not feeling that way every night. Lauren Lapkus carfeltgood share on social
I had a teacher who recommended I take improv classes in Chicago - I'm from Evanston, Illinois - so I did improv classes at Improv Olympic, and that kind of opened me up. Lauren Lapkus chicagoclassevanston Change image and share on social
I love improvising on the spot. I like that pressure. Lauren Lapkus improviselovepressure Change image and share on social
I love L.A. and feel attached to this city, but I don't identify myself as being a part of it. Lauren Lapkus attachcityfeel Change image and share on social
My improv definitely shows a different side of myself, which is more true to what my real humor is and what my real personality is, and I think - I guess 'wild' is a good word for it. I'm still sweet! But I won't let anyone walk all over me. Lauren Lapkus goodguesshumor share on social
Most people have kind of done something that could put them in jail at least for one night. Lauren Lapkus jailkindnight Change image and share on social