During the interview, McKinnon revealed that being a part of the SNL cast can be surreal. She shared a hilarious story about a friend who was a social worker and tagged along to one of the show’s after parties. McKinnon tried to make the night as normal as possible, discussing social work, but things took an unusual turn when Woody Harrelson walked by and her hair got caught in his sweater. McKinnon comically struggled to free herself while apologizing to Harrelson. As if that wasn’t strange enough, magician David Blaine then approached the group and proceeded to eat a wine glass off the table. McKinnon’s story perfectly captured the bizarre and unexpected nature of SNL and its after parties.
In addition to her SNL adventures, McKinnon talked about her early experiences in performing. She recalled her first taste of the stage in a Christmas pageant where she hoped to portray Mary but ended up as a lesser-known character, Inke Keeper’s wife. McKinnon even wanted to perform the role with an accent but was denied the opportunity. She humorously described her unsuccessful attempts to gain attention through science experiments, including creating a motor out of magnets and wire and drawing risqué scenes inspired by the Sistine Chapel. McKinnon admitted that her scientific pursuits were driven by a hope to impress others and gain popularity, but unfortunately, her efforts went unnoticed.
Towards the end of the interview, McKinnon discussed her book, “The Millicent Quib School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science.” The book tells the story of three girls who get kicked out of a prestigious school and end up in the world of mad science. McKinnon revealed that she drew inspiration from her own childhood, where she had a fascination with science and even had an erector set. She jokingly mentioned using her scientific abilities to try and attract attention from potential romantic interests, though her efforts didn’t go as planned.
Kate McKinnon‘s appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was filled with humor and entertaining anecdotes. Her stories about SNL after parties and her childhood adventures in science showcased her delightful personality. Whether McKinnon is making audiences laugh on SNL or promoting her new book, she continues to captivate audiences with her unique talent and charm.
