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Comedian, actor and SNL cast member Kenan Thompson first won America’s hearts in his six years of working on Nickelodeon, most famously for his role in the popular show, “Keenan & Kel.” He talks about how his experience was transitioning from being kids on Nick, and going out into the world as an adult looking for his next job.

He talks about the “stressful” process of auditioning for SNL, and what he was nervous about getting right throughout that process. He also talks about his role on SNL now, and how much the comedians on the show contribute to writing their characters. Plus, he explains why he didn’t think he’d get on the show in the first place! Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive interview on the “Ed Lover Show.

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Kenan Thompson Explains Why He Didn’t Think He Would Land A Spot On SNL [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]]  was originally published on edlovershow.com