Hey, before we dive into this episode, just a quick word, this was recorded before any

of the Hollywood Unions went on strike.

Hello friends, welcome! Today is truly, truly a pleasure, because my guest is Rain Wilson,

who you probably know from his role as Dwight on the Office, but he's also an author,

he's on other TV shows, and this was just one of my favorite interviews. I cannot wait to share it

with you, so let's dive in. I'm Sharon McMahon, and here's where it gets interesting.

I am very excited to be joined by Rain Wilson today, thank you for being here, it's a treat.

What a pleasure, I'm such a big fan and happy to be on your show.

Truly, the pleasure is mine. You, of course, are best known for playing Dwight on the Office,

of course. Are you tired of talking about Dwight yet, or is he still very beloved in your heart?

Yeah, it's a mixed bag, I'll be really honest. I'm not tired of talking about Dwight yet,

because when I interact with people, I see how much the show means to them, and so it's a heart

thing, you know, it's a heart and a gut thing. People that are office fans, they'd say how much

it impacted their lives, how much it brought their family together, how much it soothed their

anxiety, and so I'm just so grateful to be, how many television shows are a balm to people's lives?

Yes, that's absolutely correct. I would say the same thing. To me, the office is like

macaroni and cheese in your comfortable pajamas at the end of a really long day. That's how it

feels to me. Nice. I've watched every episode probably a minimum of five to ten times,

except for Scott's tots. That episode's unacceptable. Is it too hard to stomach?

Those poor children being denied an education.

It is. I just can't handle it. As a teacher, I can't handle it. It's too much. I watch all the other

episodes. But of course, the office would be nothing without Dwight, and it really does mean

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