Amy Poehler Happy to Shed Her Comedy Sombrero

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During the 2008 Presidential Election, Amy Poehler — and her bump — played a starring role on a rejuvenated season of Saturday Night Live, but the 37-year-old actress says late night comedy and pregnancy are not a good mix. “It wasn’t [easy], because when you’re really that big and you’re doing sketch comedy it’s like wearing a sombrero in every scene,” Amy said during a Thursday visit to The Today Show. “It’s really hard to play different people.”

Still, Amy — who delivered son Archibald ‘Archie’ William Emerson , 6-months on Saturday, just six days after performing her infamous Sarah Palin rap — counts herself “lucky” that she was able to work up until the end of her pregnancy. ”It was such an exciting time to be on the show,” she adds.

As for Archie, Amy revealed that he is an early riser — on that day, at least! “He’s been up since 4 this morning, so he’s raring to go,” she explained before joking, “He had a little cup of baby coffee.” His disposition makes the lack of sleep more bearable, however. Amy adds,

“He’s great. He’s amazing. He’s the nicest person I’ve ever met.”

Archie is the first child for Amy and her husband Will Arnett. Her new show Parks & Recreation airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on NBC.

Source: The Today Show

– Missy

Comments

That Sarah Palin rap thing is pretty funny.

- Cassie on April 23rd, 2009

I love Amy Poehler. She is an inspiration and so talented and funny!

- Jonathan on April 23rd, 2009

I love Amy Poehler!!! She’s hilarious!!!!!

- g!na on April 24th, 2009

It’s always sweet when a parent says their child is “the nicest person they’ve ever met,” or “the sweetest”, or “the kindest,” or “they have the best heart.”

- Jeannie on April 24th, 2009

really not a fan of the name – the name Archie, for me, is always followed by Bunker. That is just my opinion, don’t get all offended please. Either way she sounds pretty neat

- Jaxy on April 24th, 2009