Overview

• Fallon said moving from New York to Los Angeles in his early 20s left him struggling to book work and afford therapy during his lowest emotional period.
• He described becoming so fixated on Saturday Night Live that he skipped social events just to watch episodes live.
• In a journal entry, Fallon vowed to kill himself if he failed to join SNL by his 25th birthday.
• The comedian told host Steven Bartlett he never intended to act on the promise because he was confident he’d secure a spot.
• After two auditions, Fallon made the SNL cast at 24 and stayed on the show from 1998 to 2004 before moving into late-night hosting.