Mike Myers recalls anxiety attack upon joining Saturday Night Live in 1989

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Mike Myers revealed he experienced an anxiety attack when he first joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1989. He felt overwhelmed by the talent of his fellow cast members, including Phil Hartman and Dana Carvey. Before joining "SNL," Myers had not watched the show due to technical issues with his VCR. He prioritized watching Toronto Maple Leafs games instead. Myers gained fame with his Wayne Campbell character, which he first performed with the Chicago improv group Second City. He recalled a strong audience reaction during his debut performance.


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