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The creator, showrunner, producer, writer, director and Golden Globe-nominated star of Showtime's acclaimed new comedy series, which was largely inspired by the drama of her own experience as a young single mom, reflects on her blue-collar upbringing, accidental pregnancy at 24, move to Hollywood 11 weeks into it and years of personal and professional struggle that followed \u2014 until she took matters into her own hands by making, in 2015, a short film about her experiences that won an award at Sundance and paved the way to where she is today.\n\nBut first: Michael O'Connell, THR\u2019s senior writer on television, joins Scott to preview the 2018 Emmy season.\n\nCredits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices