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Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Late Night Lit: Cecily Strong | Raakhee Mirchandani

Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

NBC

Political Comedy, Politics, After Shows, News, Comedy, Books, Authors, News Commentary, A Closer Look, Seth Myers, Tv & Film, Seth Meyers

4.33.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

On today's episode of our books podcast, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Cecily Strong, whose new memoir This Will All Be Over Soon is available now. She also talks to award-winning writer and editor Raakhee Mirchandani.

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0:00.0

Hey, it's Seth Meyers.

0:03.7

Welcome to the August edition of Late Night Lit,

0:06.2

our monthly podcast featuring conversations with authors

0:09.4

and experts from the world of literature.

0:11.1

The summer is winding down, and our own Sarah Janks Daily

0:14.1

is here with some great ideas.

0:15.8

For those late summer reads, take it away, Sarah.

0:21.0

Hi, everyone.

0:21.7

I'm Sarah Janks Daily and welcome to Late Night Lit.

0:24.8

This month we're featuring two fantastic authors,

0:27.7

actress and comedian, Cessli Strong,

0:30.1

and writer, editor and podcast host, Rocky Merchandani.

0:34.4

Cessli Strong's memoir, This Will All Be Over Soon,

0:37.1

was published earlier this month.

0:39.2

She is an Emmy-nominated actress and comedian,

0:41.6

you know best, from Saturday Night Live.

0:43.8

Her powerful debut memoir tells the very personal story

0:46.7

of attempting to confront grief and brace hope

0:49.4

and remember someone she lost in a very surreal time.

0:52.9

We also chat with Rocky Merchandani,

0:55.0

a talented writer who also serves as the editorial director

0:58.4

of diversity and inclusion at Dow Jones,

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