Comedian Andy Samberg explained his reasons for quitting the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” 12 years ago, citing issues with his physical and mental health.
The 45-year-old “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor discussed what happened during an interview on Peacock’s “Hart to Heart.”
“For me, it was like, I can’t actually endure it anymore. But I didn’t want to leave,” Samberg told host Kevin Hart. “Physically and emotionally, like I was falling apart in my life.”
The comedian appeared on seven seasons of “SNL” between 2005 and 2012, participating in popular skits including “D*** in a Box” and “Natalie’s Rap.”
“Physically, it was taking a heavy toll on me and I got to a place where I was like I hadn’t slept in seven years basically,” Samberg told Hart, per Variety.
“We were writing stuff for the live show Tuesday night all night, the table…