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What do you like getting from that juxtaposition between past and present?
TIG NOTARO:Well I feel like it fills in a lot of blanks.
There are also the moments where itsnotsomething from my past.
Theyre just these moments that Ive created with my mother that never happened.
She would always greet me.
I guess its just a long goodbye where Im creating moments to continue to say bye to her.
Do you think that embracing that extreme allows the comedy to hit harder and work even more effectively?
I really couldnt believe that people would hit those and follow along.
Those moments of absurdity where you get lost in your head are so great and really punctuate the show.
Were having those sorts of breaks from reality important for you in doing a series?
Yeah, I think its just natural for me.
I love those two extremes.
I love drama and I love absolute and utter silliness.
So as crazy as we go I think its still rooted in something real.
Talk a little on those off kilter relationships and your take on that dynamic?
I think I cant speak enough about the casting on the show and everybodys talent.
They both had a really great understanding without having to meet my family.
Like it was hard for me to understand that John Rothman wasnotthat personality.
He plays it so well that it blows my mind.
You have some really exceptional directors on board for the show.
How did you go about selecting them?
So we met with her and I would say that we had a pretty immediate connection.
She did half of the season.
I really like how the show operates like a love letter to your hometown of Mississippi at times.
Was doing your home justice a satisfying part of the show?
Where do you see things going next?
Oh my Gosh, I cant blow this!
I think its a lot of highs and lows and thats kind of the realities of life.
Well just keep exploring the highs and lows of health, and love, and family.
I think theres just a part of me thats so proud of my collaboration with her.
There are some scenes in that episode that I really love.
Just episode five in general, Im excited for people to see what Stephanie and I made.
One Mississippi begins streaming on Amazon on September 9th.
