Live from New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests

by Tom Shales

Is Lorne arrogant? Yeah—but hey, man, I know arrogant cab drivers. I know arrogant hot dog guys. This guy produces Saturday Night Live. He made The Rutles, one of my favorites. So, you know, there’s arrogance with no reason to be, and there’s arrogance with plenty of reason to be.

Chris Rock with the book's only Rutles mention

I hadn’t heard anything from the White House, but then I did an event last year and I heard it from him. It was at Harvey Weinstein’s house—very nice; I’d never been there. His house is gorgeous. I thought, “Oh wow, if I can get this someday.” It was just an opportunity. I was trying to take my makeup off because I was him for him at this event, and he stood right there watching me do it. He was laughing; it was so petrifying. And I heard from his administration that he loves the impression, that he thinks it’s great. As long as there’s no beef between me and the president, that’s good. When that happens, you’re Kanye West.

A quote that hasn't aged well (from a cast member we've all forgotten)