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Last week, I had the privilege of covering an Emmy-sponsored panel featuring SNL stars and producers. ( An Rare Inside Look at What Makes ‘SNL’ Tick ). From that discussion, here are some choice quotes from Lorne Michaels, the show’s creator, executive producer and the inspiration for Alec Baldwin’s genius Jack Donaghy on “30 Rock” as well as Mike Meyers’ Dr. Evil. As SNL’s “Serious Side,” Michael’s works hard for the bottom-line: laughs.