(Its out nowon Prime Video.)
Like much of Slates other work,Seasoned Professionalis as raw and personal as it is funny.
We shouldnt feel ashamed of the ways that we venture to care for ourselves, she says.
Photo: Emily Sandifer
Its just not my job anymore.
Vogue:I was so interested in the outfit you chose for the show.
How did you decide to riff on the the tuxedo?
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And, I guess, a magician.
Its evocative to me of Judy Garland and tap dancing and other things that are classy.
I also really wanted to be comfortable and a bit flirty.
I felt so coherent.
This little bowtie has been floating in Infinity waiting to attach itself to my collar.
I felt so tidy, but also really rebellious.
In an odd way that is a good combo for me.
I really appreciated your honesty about how hurtful being asked to audition for Pennywise was.
Can you take me to that moment, screaming into the mic, That really hurt my feelings?
How did you feel saying it?
Theres a lot about being an actor where Ive had to be like, Ill roll with it.
Im tough enough, when Imnottough enough, and I dont want to be!
I dont like those challenges.
I never told anybody that that was upsetting to me.
All I can remember is that I was so embarrassed.
Some people might not need to scream into a microphone that their feelings are hurt.
This thing happened to me, like, seven years ago.
It is real catharsis.
When everybody laughs and when people respond, thats so major.
Did you have any hesitations including it in your special?
I can imagine that it must be frustrating to relive it.
No, not frustrating at all.
Every actor has a very weird audition that they got sent.
Im not the only one.
Im not a victim of the entertainment industry in that way at allthey cast a wide net.
Because its so far in the past and I dont work with any of the people.
Its not really in my life, its only in my memory.
Stand-up can feel dangerous to people in the audience.
Theres always a chance that a comedian might humiliate you.
Im not interested in that.
And [in which] I was not the instigator.
I shouldnt have to be the protector.
I just have to talk about whats happening in my life.
Its a true story.
I think thats something that Im really trying to unlearn: picking up the burden.
Its just not my job anymore.
Me screaming That hurt my feelings so much!
Things hurt my feelings so much, is not just about that moment.
And thats not the way that I want to be.
I challenge myself to do that, especially now that I have my daughter.
It sounds like you did something very brave for love, for her.
Yeah, I exploded my vagina for her.
Whats one brave thing youve done for love lately?
And I just kept hugging her.
This conversation has been edited and condensed.
