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Bob Odenkirk shares the history of writing Chris Farley's most famous SNL sketch
"God, he was hilarious. So fun to watch from the second he stepped on stage."
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Bob Odenkirk Reveals His Favorite Chris Farley Sketch Line and Most Fun Showbiz Moment
Bob Odenkirk Reflects on Iconic Chris Farley Sketch and Career HighlightsActor Bob Odenkirk, widely recognized for his roles as Saul Goodman, recently shared a poignant reflection on his early career as a comedy writer, highlighting his collaboration with the late Chris Farley. During an online interaction with fans, Odenkirk recounted the genesis of the famous "motivational speaker" sketch, a staple of Farley's comedic repertoire.Odenkirk revealed that he penned the sketch for Farley while they were both performing at Second City in Chicago. "So I wrote the motivational speaker sketch for Chris Farley when we were at Second City together," Odenkirk stated. He further explained the unique satisfaction he derived from this particular piece. "That's one of the few that is in its final form pretty much exactly what I wrote in my apartment alone one night in Chicago, which is cool and weird and rare."Among the sketch's memorable lines, Odenkirk singled out one as his absolute favorite: "Is that Bill Shakespeare over there?" He described the enduring impact of Farley's performance, noting, "Chris would not leave that stage until he made every other performer laugh every single time he did the sketch." This profound experience left a lasting impression on Odenkirk, who shared a personal anecdote: "My daughter, when she was six, asked me, 'What's the most fun you ever had in show business?' I said to her, I did a sketch with a guy named Chris Farley once at Second City, and every night that I did that sketch, every single time I did it, it was the most fun I ever had in show business." The interview offers a glimpse into the creative process behind a beloved comedy classic and the deep camaraderie between two comedic talents.
