Amy Poehler: Comedy Saved My Life

Amy Poehler accepted an innovation in comedy award at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, held recently at New York City's Museum of Modern Art. She expressed profound gratitude for comedy, describing it as a life-saving force that has repeatedly supported her. Poehler highlighted the personal connections and the people she meets as a primary reason for her love of the craft.

Poehler also reflected on the crucial role of art and storytelling in providing escapism. She noted that while staying present is often encouraged, art offers a necessary departure from difficult circumstances and feelings. She believes artists transport audiences, offering them a chance to experience different times and places, a sentiment she hopes her own work achieves for others.