You know what male comics can't do? They can't get pregnant. They can't perform pregnant. So my attitude is, just use all those differences.
Interpretation
Ali Wong humorously highlights the differences between male and female experiences in comedy, advocating for embracing these differences.
In this quote, Ali Wong uses humor to point out a significant biological distinction between male and female comedians: the ability to become pregnant. She suggests that rather than being viewed as disadvantages, such differences should be embraced and utilized in comedic performances, promoting a more inclusive perspective in the world of comedy that values diverse experiences.
In practice
During a comedy show discussing parenting topics.
Whenever I feel mom-guilt, or I feel pressure to be a better mom - to cook salmon on a bed of quinoa for my kids - I just think to myself, 'I... have... suffered... enough.' And then I feel fine about feeding my toddler a bag of chips for dinner.
The most valuable thing my dad taught me was to never care about what other people thought. When he came to my shows, and I'd announce his presence, he'd stand up with his hands clasped in victory and cheer my name.
There are certainly other female comics who are moms, but I don't know any who are actively touring with their kids. But there are more and more becoming moms, and it's awesome. I feel we're in a super sisterhood.
Isn’t it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?
Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.
Nothing like a little judicious levity.
Dogs need to sniff the ground; it's how they keep abreast of current events. The ground is a giant dog newspaper, containing all kinds of late-breaking dog news items, which, if they are especially urgent, are often continued in the next yard.
I said it in Hebrew—I said it in Dutch— I said it in German and Greek; But I wholly forgot (and it vexes me much) That English is what you speak!
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares?... He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!
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