Could the next head honcho at 30 Rock be the creator of30 Rock?

Lorne Michaelsseems to think so.

Michaels went on to praise the30 Rockwriter.

Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Gypsy Robe Ceremony honoring Brendon Stimson for “Mean Girls” at the August Wilson Theatre Theatre on April 8, 2018 in New York City

Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels.Walter McBride/WireImage

“Tinas brilliant and great at everything,” he said.

“Shes a very important person in my life.”

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Fans and insiders have long speculated about who Michaels may select as his eventual successor.

He frequently has a stake in movies and shows fromSNLalums, includingJimmy Fallon,Seth Meyers, andFred Armisen.