“Comedy is potent,” continues Hurwitz. “It’s a strong tonic during divisive times. If used as a tool and not a weapon, it can unite the most diverse audiences in an instant. And laughter just feels go...
“You state a political opinion and then you get applause. That’s clapter. When you agree with something that someone’s saying onstage but it doesn’t make you laugh.” Tomlin says participating in the d...
“The world has opened, in being able to relate to gay people,” she says. “I feel [proud] I was a part of that. I just can’t think there are more people unlike us than there are people like us. And I d...
So as more queer comedians take the stage to share their funny stories, thoughts and experiences, it only helps to foster understanding, compassion and community." She quotes Bernhard: "Comedy...