New Harvard grad Alexis Wilkinson, who in 2014 became the first African-American woman to run the Harvard Lampoon, has landed in Los Angeles. She joined the writing staff of the HBO show “Veep” on June 3, just a few days after commencement. Wilkinson checked in with us via e-mail over the weekend and told us that writing for the Julia Louis-Dreyfus series is not unlike writing for Harvard’s humor publication. “It’s different, but not entirely unfamiliar. The writers here are all so talented and experienced. I’m learning so much,” Wilkinson said. “They are also a lot happier than the Lampoon staff. Probably because they are getting paid.” Wilkinson also said she’s getting used to LA life, which has its perks. “It shouldn’t be the same temperature all the time. Not natural. That being said, if I never have to go through a winter like this last one again, there are worse things in the world.” “Veep” had its fourth season finale Sunday night.

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