Kenan Thompson was feeling defeated after his first season of Saturday Night Live until this SNL icon boosted his confidence.

<p>Kenan Thompson was feeling defeated after his first season of Saturday Night Live until this SNL icon boosted his confidence.</p>

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Kenan Thompson Almost Quit SNL After 1 Season Until He Spoke to This Legend

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