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Bill Hader Had Anxiety Attacks at SNL. Lorne Michaels Said: Calm Down!

Variety
Story by Zack Sharf
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Lorne Michaels, the maestro behind 'SNL,' faces off with anxiety-ridden cast members in a revealing new biography.
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  • Comedian Bill Hader struggled with crippling anxiety attacks during his time on 'SNL,' but Lorne Michaels' advice to 'calm down' didn't exactly help.
  • The biography offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Michaels' demanding leadership style and his evolving relationship with the ever-changing 'SNL' cast over the years.
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Lorne Michaels, Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night Live
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