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Maya first appeared on "SNL" on what date?

May 6, 2000. Maya debuted as a featured player on May 6, 2000 on a show hosted by John Goodman. Her first "part" was as Ananda Lewis in the "Wanna be a VJ" sketch. Not bad for a first timer!

Which of the following is NOT a Maya character?

Jonette. Jonette was the character played by Ana Gasteyer in the Gemini's twin sketch. Maya played Britannica.

Prior to joining to cast of "SNL", where was Maya a performer?

The Groundlings. Maya enrolled in improv classes at The Groundlings in LA in the late 1990's and quickly got attention. It was while she was performing at The Groundings that she was approached for an audition by "SNL" producers.

Maya's vocal track can be heard on which album?

The Rentals: Seven More Minutes. Before joining "SNL" and The Groundlings Maya was a member of the Matt Sharp (Wheezer) band "The Rentals". Her vocals can be heard on "Barcelona" and "My Head is in the Sun".

In the first Glenda Goodwin sketch, which of the following was NOT listed a potential threat to her clients?

Big Bird. Glenda Goodwin, Attorney advertized that she would help clients receive compensation from trauma inflicted by manitars, sleestacks, alien dudes, Lou Farigno, portraits with moving eyeballs, etc.

What is the profession of Leilanie Burke?

Pet Psychic. Leilanie hosted her own TV show where guests brought in their pets and she spoke to them telepathically.

Scott Joplin likes to talk about what topic?

Tennis. Time travellin' Scott Joplin visits from the past to speak with current tennis stars on his show.

Which of the following is NOT one of Maya's close friends (in real life)?:

Heidi Klum. Maya counts Gywneth Paltrow (went to elementary school together), Natasha Lionne and Melissa Auf der Maur among her close friends.

Why did Maya turn down her first opportunity to audition for "SNL"?

She was cast in another TV show. When initially approached by "SNL" producers to audition for the show, Maya was cast in the dramatic series "City of Angels", where she played nurse Grace. The show only lasted one season.

Maya sang live on "SNL" with Gwyneth Paltrow. What song did they sing?

What a Feeling. While reminising about their childhood, Maya and Gwyneth talked about their love of the movie "Flashdance" which prompted them to break out into their rendition of "What a Feeling".