Legendary comedy writer and Lean-In coauthor Nell Scovell holds forth on the myth that women aren't funny; developing a thick skin in the writer's room; why being the only woman in the room doesn't mean you're special; the secret she considered taking to the grave, and so much more. Nell's brilliant memoir is Just the Funny Parts.Our show's Instagram is @eifpodcast and you can find Kim on her blog Girls of a Certain Age. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.