Brent Forrester Catches a Wave to The Office

Television writer Brent Forrester (The Simpsons, The Office, Space Force) shares how his passion for surfing helps him ride out the emotional roller coaster of working in Hollywood. He discusses the creative ways he’s brought fitness into the writers’ room and spills who won a push-up contest amongst the writers of The Office. He also reminisces on how he went from hating surfing to being someone who chases big waves for pleasure, and how a desire to be a better swimmer led him to compete in the Aquathalon world championships. Plus, he details the exact writing schedule that keeps him disciplined and prolific.   Check out Brent’s Instagram and YouTube for lessons on the craft of comedy. Follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.