I did not watch the show until after and then of course I loved it and thought it was f–king perfect, but I was happy I waited until then.

What romantic comedies, other than the original “High Fidelity,” were you looking to for inspiration? “Sex and the City” was a major influence for me. There was a certain element of comedy and true drama and authenticity, wit and fearlessness that always attracted me, and it’s also just such a New York show; for someone who lives there, they did it correctly.

I'm not very good at sticking with shows, but once I get sucked in, I'll watch something for three days straight. I'm also into Portlandia,Broad City, and Louie.

I'm not very good at sticking with shows, but once I get sucked in, I'll watch something for three days straight. I'm also into Portlandia,Broad City, and Louie.

I'm not very good at sticking with shows, but once I get sucked in, I'll watch something for three days straight. I'm also into Portlandia,Broad City, and Louie.

I didn't have a TV growing up; my mom was pretty strict about that. Now I watch some things on Netflix, like Orange Is the New Black.