But even amidst a successful career, Thompson still remembers his influences such as the lateSNLlegendChris Farley.
“I learned literally a wealth of career knowledge in three hours, just watching a pro take direction.
But also, do what he wanted.
Chris Farley and Kenan Thompson on ‘All That.'.All That/ YouTube
It was amazing.”
Thompson said he learned lessons from watching Farley that he still uses onSNLto this day.
“When you walk through those doors and are around those people, you’re on.
It’s time to be funny.
It’s not time to just be there.
It’s time to prove why you’re there,” Thompson said.
“[On the set ofAll That] Chris was immediately funny, giving everybody what they expected.
And that takes serious dedication.”
Farleydied that same yearfrom a drug overdose at the age of 33.
