Comedian Leslie Jones says she created her own success & took the long path

In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with the hilarious Leslie Jones. The two met at "Pebble Bar" in New York. Leslie chose her favorite drink: ginger ale with a splash of grapefruit juice and lime. She made sure the bartender knew what to do!  Their freewheeling conversation covered it all: Leslie's childhood, how a friend signed her up for a comedy competition that changed her career trajectory, and why she almost never went to her "Saturday Night Live" audition (her manager threatened to quit if she didn’t!) Plus, they talk about what Leslie is up to now, including her new HGTV show, "Roast My Rental” where she visits disgusting rentals & transforms them with a designer. The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.  Watch every episode of The Drink now at NBCNEWS.COM/THEDRINK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.