(For inquiring minds, her celebrating mother is still on her first box of wine.)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Where were you when you got the news?
Like, you know when people say, Youve got your health?
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I say, when you got your third Emmy, then you have everything.
So, I take the Emmys very seriously.
I feel that they define me.
When people say that its about the work or creating art, I disagree its about getting an Emmy.
So its not really about the whole cast and crew, right?
Yeah, screw them.
Its about getting the statue in your hot little hands and then bringing it to your high school reunion.
Speaking of, lets talk about your competition.
Lets start withJamie Olivers Food Revolution.
I am now pitted against my archnemesis, Ryan fing Seacrest [who co-executive producedRevolution].
I was reeling from the news that my little show had a shot this year.
My little crew of seven people, we worked freaking so hard.
Antiques Roadshowand I are cowering in the corner, living in fear of Ryan Seacrest and his dynasty.
Next, of course, isMythBusters.
This may be my last phone call, so tell my mom I love her.
Have a box of wine with my mom and take care of the dogs.
And, finally,Undercover Boss.
Thats a really fair fight.
My little show with tens of viewers is going against a show that premiered after the fing Super Bowl.
Are you shting me?
What do I have to do?
I got a fing pap smear on television in stirrups poolside at a hotel.
This has got to be the craziest category in the Emmys.
And youre nominated for your comedy special,Balls of Steel.
Anyone that can edit me really does deserve an Emmy.
That should be an easy frontrunner in the category.
Did you know there is a Katherine Griffin nominated for picture editing forTop Chef?
Id still go up there to win.
Im going to get up there by hook or by crook.
Any idea what youll say if you win?
Of course Ive already started writing speeches that I hope will be, lets say, water-cooler talk.
Im taking one for the industry.
Something that gives people hope.
