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First up isRosebud Baker.
Its paying my bills and somehow still feels illegitimate.
I dont think Ive ever felt funny enough for it.
But Im doing it; Im getting there.
I made $20,000 just to roast this billionaire for 15 minutes.
I felt like a sex worker.
Didnt even have to take off my jacket.
Then I decided Id film it, and brought in All Things Comedy to help produce.
Then Comedy Central came in.
Then, three weeks before we shot it, I miscarried …
So that was pretty devastating.
But also, hilarious.
I remember just having the special to focus on was kind of life-saving in an unhealthy, survivalist way.
During the pandemic people kept saying, Capitalism is toxic!
But itdoesget you up in the morning when youre sad.
Anyway, Im really, really proud I pulled it off.
And so grateful to the people who made it happen.
What else was I gonna write about?
Who are some of your favorite comedians right now?
Who is putting out work that excites and inspires you?So many comics.
Ryan Donahue is one of the most talented stand-up comics in NYC.
But hes a hell of a comic.
Hes so talented and funny it hurts to watch.
Brendan Sagalow has more fun onstage than anybody.
Hes just fun to watch.
Especially when he thinks hes bombing.
Hes gonna thinkShe didnt need to add that part, but I did.
Its a beautiful thing to behold.
Shes one of the most skilled comics Ive ever seen onstage.
Those are just the first few that come to mind, but theres so many.
Its about trying to be funny was the best thing Ive ever heard.
I dont even remember who said it or where I read it or heard it.
But best advice Ive ever gotten for this specific time in comedy.
So I cant remember.
So I tried it.
Tasted like sidewalk chalk and Band-Aids.
I had to eat a whole block, cause Southern dads do not fuck around.
And I barfed everywhere.
And I looked at my dad and said Delicious!
Hell go, Can Hailey come?
Or even on our own work.
Its rarely funny and feels self-destructive.
