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When I'm not on T.V. or working on a movie, I'm on the road doing stand-up. That's my roots.

Wanda Sykes

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Wanda Sykes
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 7
Comedian
Film Actor
Screenwriter
Television Actor
Television Producer
Voice Actor
Writer
Portsmouth
Virginia
Wanda Sykes-Hall
Wanda Yvette Sykes
Wanda Yvette Sykes-Hall
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I was really gifted at being able to construct a joke, but it's like they weren't even memorable, my first jokes, because they were so about nothing.
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But sometimes the women writers will pitch something and I'll hear it, but the men will keep talking.
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Women and our right to choose were going to be challenged with Ashcroft around. When Bush appointed Ashcroft, I went out and got me four abortions. I stocked up. The doctor was like, Listen, you're not pregnant. I said, Hey, just shut up and do your job. I'm exercising my right while I can, dammit.
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I have a funny family, but none of them are remotely in show business.
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Whatever I talk about is what I'm interested in at the time. Politics are big with me. But right now being a mom is taking up most of my time... My act is more family-oriented than it is about politics.
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But I think funny and talent will always win out I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that.
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I work hard. The staff and crew see how much energy I put into this project, and it makes them step up.
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If you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.
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I'm a black, gay woman. I think the only way to make the GOP hate me more is if I sent them a video of me rolling around on a pile of welfare checks.
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That word sassy - it haunts me. I keep getting the sassy thing.
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You know the economy is bad when illegals start complaining that Americans are taking their jobs.
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Then you had people who wanted to get into comedy just to get a TV deal.
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I'm here today because I refused to be unhappy. I took a chance.
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Some government workers are dedicated and work hard, but most of them are just waiting to retire.
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I knew something was wrong with the economy when the shampoo girl at my salon closed on a six bedroom house.
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Now, I think the people who are still doing stand-up are doing it because they love stand-up.
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Should I talk about [having breast cancer]? Because how many things could I have? You know black, lesbian - I'm like, I can't be the poster child for everything. At least with the LGBT issues we get a parade and a float and it's a party.
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I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman, and I'm proud to be gay.
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If you're passionate about your work, it makes the people around you want to be involved too.
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When I am outside at night by myself every person turns into a pedophile. So I tend to walk a little faster than usual and then I sprint.
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