Tiffany Haddish has had a busy year. From starring in prank film 'Bad Trip', to hosting 'Kids Say the Darndest Things', to voicing a self-confident toucan in animated series 'Tuca & Bertie', it seems like she's everywhere. Sam talks to Tiffany about her many projects, her hopes and dreams for the entertainment industry, and she tells a wild story about Nicolas Cage.
00:00 - What is ‘Tuca & Bertie’?
00:53 - What characteristic of Tuca do you most see in yourself?
02:30 - The importance of friendships in Tiffany’s life
03:37 - Tiffany on filming ‘Bad Trip’
7:35 - Tiffany on acting with Nicolas Cage
10:30 - Tiffany on her “first big O”
18:27 - Tiffany on working with kids in ‘Kids Say the Darndest Things’
21:27 - How many kids do you want?
24:55 - Tiffany winning a Grammy for Best Comedy Album
27:56 - Is it getting better for women in comedy?
31:57 - Black representation and influence in the film/TV industry
38:00 - Tiffany on meeting Meryl Streep
39:37 - Tiffany’s job as phone sex operator, before her comedy career took off
44:04 - Tiffany’s road to fame
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