""It is fascinating to know that what you say will be taken seriously. We always worked really hard to make sure they were what we call a 'fair hit.' It only felt like it would work if it was based in something that was true.""
""It's a thrilling and almost scary thing to have this idea that something you say will be heard by the person in charge. I mean, I've made jokes, but also, I was pretty dumb and ... there's jokes that I'm like, 'Oh yeah, I was on the wrong side of that.'""
""He came in and just played him so perfectly, it helped alleviate a frustration that many viewers of those hearings had... It only works if it's correct.""
Tina Fey's impression of Sarah Palin is a significant moment in political satire on Saturday Night Live. Fey emphasized the importance of ensuring that impressions are based on truth to resonate with audiences. She acknowledged the responsibility of making statements that could be taken seriously by those in power. Fey also reflected on her past jokes, admitting some were misguided. Additionally, she praised other political impressions, highlighting their accuracy as crucial for effective satire.
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