My Squirrel Days: Tales from the Star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Office

by Ellie Kemper

“Yes, and ” is the first rule of improv anywhere; the idea is that you accept what your scene partner gives you (“yes”) and add to it without taking anything away (“and ”).

Plans, schedules, and structure make me feel secure in a world that—let’s just say it—is going straight to hell.