10 Things We Learned from Lorne Michaels’ WTF Interview

9. Despite what it may seem, Michaels doesn’t always know what he wants from new talent
Michaels tells Maron about bringing on Leslie Jones, who came in after a recommendation from Chris Rock. While he describes her as “the real thing,” he admits that she was not initially what he was looking for. “Then you see it and you fall in love … when you see it and you’re blown away by it, you can do the right thing.”

10. The door is open, just a crack, for Maron’s triumphant return to SNL
Before the conversation ended, Maron told Michaels, “I’m ready to audition.” Michaels replied, “We’re always on the lookout … you’ll need your headshot, of course.”