Allison Silverman Professions : Producer Born : February 17, 1972 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by Allison Silverman I looked back at some high school journals and discovered that I definitely wanted to be a writer, but not necessarily comedy. Allison Silverman comedy wanted school Writing is just my first love. And I still have some issues with telling people what to do. Allison Silverman issues first-love writing Women are often pushed into the idea that they write softer, more character-driven jokes. Allison Silverman writing character ideas I actually write some pretty tough jokes. I don't want to push the "soft" angle too much. Allison Silverman too-much want writing I remember one guy saying, "You're the only human out of all of them," and feeling a little concerned that somehow that meant I wasn't as funny. Allison Silverman guy feelings littles I did improv at Yale, with the Exit Players. It was great, but they played a little rough. Allison Silverman player yale littles I've met a surprising number of comedy writers whose parents are scientists. Both have an antiauthoritarian slant - they're both skeptics. Allison Silverman comedy parent numbers I do love science. My father is a scientist. Allison Silverman science-love scientist father In high school, I was performing "forensics." You take a section of a play and portray all the characters. I even went to camp for forensics. Allison Silverman play character school The morning, when I need to have opinions and answers across the board very quickly, is a constant fight between ease and inspiration, what will make our lives easier versus what will make us excited because we were ambitious. Allison Silverman fighting inspiration morning Similar Authors Andy Spade producer Amy B. Harris producer Allison Grodner producer Alan Zweibel producer Dyllan McGee producer Doris Egan producer All Authors