Morrison is a writer and editor atThe New Yorker.

The book is available today as a hardcover from major retailers likeAmazonand indie bookstores.

She called that priest stuff early, Steve Higgins [Tonight Show announcer and long-time SNL writer] said.

Lorne Michaels book on gray background

Penguin Random House

Which is why I did not chastise her, Michaels said.

I thought that whatever she was doing was completely sincere.'

The book also chronicles the powerful, and sometimes complicated influence Michaels has over SNL alum.

The March 8 episode will featureLady Gaga on double duty.