Poehler closed her speech with this deceptively simple advice, building on lessons she'd learned from years of improvisational comedy in Chicago and performing live on Saturday Night Live. She described a time on SNL when she was nervous, looked into the eyes of the host — Donald Trump, who was wearing an elaborate chicken suit — and instantly felt better because he looked so stupid. The broader point: whether you're terrified or confident, human connection is the answer. You can't do it alone.