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It seems like when I first started, people got into comedy because they wanted to be good comedians.
Wanda Sykes
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Wanda Sykes
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 7
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I hope his kidneys fail, how about that? He needs a waterboarding, that's what he needs.
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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 enjoy stand-up because it has the biggest reward: instant gratification. You can hear the people laughing.
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Since when did I become the spokesperson for nappy-headed hos?
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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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I hate when women compare men to dogs. Men are not dogs. Dogs are loyal. I've never found any strange panties in my dog's house.
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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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What gets me is when celebrities aren't allowed to have an opinion on anything political. There's the whole 'Shut up and sing' thing.
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I really can't pinpoint the one moment when I said I want to be a comic.
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If you don't believe in same-sex marriage, then don't marry somebody of the same sex.
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I'm finally just relaxed and comfortable with who I am.
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You can't make a woman happy. That's like trying to cure a fatal disease. The goal is to treat the symptoms so you can comfortably live with the illness.
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We never hid anything from the kids. I feel whole again, I really do. I've told them, 'Mommy's boo-boo is much better now.'
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