It’s a funny thing about interviewing celebrities. I’m downright fascinated with their ability to leap with faith that the net will appear! Better yet, I’m over the moon when I get to chat with directors, producers, screenwriters: They’re my rock stars!

Enter Sunday night. At B.B. Kings in midtown the Writers Guild celebrated the annual awards ceremony with a long list of illustrious names ranging from Judd Apatow to the writers of Modern Family to writers I’ve never heard of or watched their work but people who have honed their craft and danced to their introvert’s inner beat when they really felt like playing outside. Kind of like today as my to-do list in purple ink is unmanageably long…

As I chatted with the head writer of The Colbert Report and an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker and yes, the head writer for Sesame Street (how cool is that? Exclamation point!) there was something downright refreshing about not only hearing about their own creative process and interesting stories, but sharing mine as well.

Every now and then we need a little boost by surrounding ourselves with impeccable minds. If you haven’t been able to tap into that location or event, sometimes it’s right in front of us. For a quick shot, check out this hilarious speech by Bored to Death creator, Jonathan Ames!

Judd Apatow receives award from Kristen Wiig.

SNL alums Jimmy Fallon & Rachel Dratch perform opening number.