Lilly Singh reveals advice Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gave her for hosting late-night show

“You are the one that makes the rules,” Johnson told her.

Thats a lot of pressure.

So understandably, Singh sought advice from none other than international superstarDwayne The Rock Johnson.

Hes the smartest person in the world, Singh toldPatriot ActhostHasan Minhajin a video released Monday.

She said she told Johnson she was afraid that her hosting gig would limit her from pursuing other things.

He said, Listen, I was a wrestler.

Then I became a movie star,' Singh recounted.

Then I did TV, now I produce.

Looks like theGet Smartactor is pretty sage in real life.

He would basically just ask me questions of like, What are you interested in?

or Why does that bug you?'

But he would never give me specific advice.

And the note of having no note was the best note.

Youre going to be you.

Stephen is going to be Stephen, Minhaj continued.

Oliver is going to be Oliver.

Everyone is going to do their own version of who they are.

Singh also gave viewers a glimpse at what they can expect from her upcoming series.

First, lots of social commentary, the Indian-Canadian entertainer said.

A Little Late with Lilly Singhdebuts Sept. 16 on NBC.