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NPR’s The Bryant Park Project has posted a terrific uncut 30-minute version of their interview with B.J. Novak.

B.J. talks about the evolution of ‘The Office’, elaborates on the last scene of ‘Chair Model’ (including parody lyrics of ‘Candle in the Wind’!), and discusses the writing process and his characterization of Ryan. One of my favorite lines of the interview is when B.J. says “start with what’s true, keep what’s funny.”

Really thoughtful and interesting!

Link: The Office’s BJ Novak: Uncut

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B.J. Novak appeared on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ tonight … More »

A reminder of a few events today:

• B.J. Novak at Ackerman Grand Ballroom, UCLA, 8pm.
• Ed Helms on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,’ NBC.

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B.J. Novak appears at the University of Illinois tonight at 7:30. The show is FREE!

B.J.’s live show is a treat. Besides being really funny, he always personalizes his show to the venue. Go if you can, then report back!

Link: Illini Union Board

Tipster: Luis

Following are B.J. Novak’s answers to questions that Tallyheads posted last week about Chair Model. It really is a fascinating look at what goes on behind the scenes! Thank you, B.J., for offering such thoughtful answers!

Please don’t copy and paste this post to other sites; link to http://www.officetally.com/bj-novak-answers-chair-model-questions instead. Thanks!

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