Huffington Magazine Issue 3-4 | Page 22

Enter L Q&A HUFFINGTON 07.01-08.12 NEILSON BARNARD/GETTY IMAGES (COLUCCI, WINSTEAD AND DECARO) IZZ WINSTEAD’S career has taken several simultaneous paths: stand-up comedian, television and radio producer, social critic, political activist. Her latest role is that of author, having recently penned her first book, Lizz Free Or Die, a series of autobiographical essays about discovering her creative voice. The co-creator and former headwriter of The Daily Show, Winstead is no stranger to using comedy to shift the national conversation.  —Carol Hartsell HP: What was your proudest moment working at The Daily Show? LW: It’s not really a moment as much as it was learning that my instincts about talent and material and writing were pretty good. I also think that creating an environment that was fun, engaging and one that got people into a “Best idea wins” rather than