Decades ago in Brooklyn, while watching Brent Spiner rehearse for live-theater, Gates was immediately impressed by his skilled, well-crafted performance; a performance that was at once funny, cynical, smart and sometimes crazy. Brent Spiner knows how to maneuver his characters between comedy and drama with a remarkable finesse. Enjoy this conversation about family, comedy and hear Gates have her biggest belly-laugh of 2020!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices