Fey is featured on the cover of Elle‘s November issue as one of the Elle Women in Hollywood honorees. Fey discusses what makes her so driven.

I’m not sure I know, but having been an obedient and nerdy kid, I’m very driven to receive praise. If I were a smarter person, I’d be driven to receive money. I’m a dope—all I want is, ‘That was real good. Looks like you guys worked real hard on that.’ It’s always parent-teacher conference day in my mind.