12 Things We Learned About Leslie Jones From Her Reddit AMA

'SNL's Leslie Jones Reveals What Colin Jost Smells Like

Senior Comedy & Viral Editor, The Huffington Post

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- 'Chris Pratt' Episode 1663 -- Pictured: (l-r) Relationship expert Leslie Jones, Colin Jost and Michael Che during the 'Weekend Update' skit on September 27, 2014 -- (Photo by: Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

The newest cast member of "Saturday Night Live" is also one of its most dynamic. Leslie Jones did stand-up for decades before becoming a staff writer, "Weekend Update" regular and now a featured player on the show, but a lot people still don't know that much about her.

On Tuesday, Jones provided some insight into her life and new role on the show by interacting with fans during an"Ask Me Anything" session on Reddit. She gave candid answers to questions about her feelings on certain sketches, her biggest comedic inspirations and, of course, Colin Jost.

Check out the most interesting things we learned about Leslie Jones below and read the full AMA thread here.

1. Being asked to become part of the cast was a huge surprise for her.

2. Growing up, she looked up to Richard Pryor, saying, "He was literally my everything." Her other inspirations include Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, Buster Keaton, Whoopi Goldberg, Redd Foxx, Louis C.K. and Bill Burr.

3. She has the best kind of friendship with "Weekend Update" host Colin Jost.

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4. You might be surprised to learn that she is 47 years young! As Leslie explained, "Black does not crack."

5. She thinks it takes 10 years for a person to become funny.

6. Her favorite sketch that she's acted in so far is "Back Home Ballers," because it was her first time rapping, but she considers "New Annie" to be the first sketch she appeared in "successfully."

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