 In turn, actors and comedians who claim O'Brien as an influence include Mindy Kaling, Pete Holmes, Seth Meyers, Nikki Glaser, John Krasinski, Moses Storm, Ron Funches,, John Mulaney, and James Corden.On "Late Night," O'Brien became known for his active and spontaneous hosting style, which has been characterized as "awkward, self-deprecating humor".O'Brien met Elizabeth Ann "Liza" Powel in 2000, when she appeared on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in an advertising skit involving Foote, Cone & Belding, where she worked as senior copywriter.