I guess I've always been drawn to roles that have smart characters commenting on what's happening around them. Alia Shawkat charactercommentdraw Change image and share on social
When I get a new script my mom will read them and just be aghast. I think it's hysterical. Alia Shawkat aghasthystericalmom Change image and share on social
I don't think it's good to say that you won't do certain things, but I don't necessarily have the natural urge to write. Alia Shawkat goodnaturalnecessarily Change image and share on social
But I love singing, and I've been singing backup for friends' bands. Alia Shawkat backupbandfriend Change image and share on social
If you want to do something, then you do it. If you don't want to do something, don't just do it because your friends are doing it, or because all the popular kids are doing it. Alia Shawkat friendkidpopular Change image and share on social
Kids can be harsh, especially when they get jealous. Alia Shawkat harshjealouskid Change image and share on social
On American TV, there just aren't a lot of female leads in comedy, especially at the peak of all the Judd Apatow stuff. Alia Shawkat americanapatowcomedy Change image and share on social
We don't have a laugh track, which helped Seinfeld a lot, and did kind of tell people when to laugh. It just made it a lot easier. Our show doesn't have that, so it's hard for Middle America to catch on. Alia Shawkat americacatcheasy share on social
