"When I started out, a pretty girl did not go into comedy. If you saw a pretty girl walk into a nightclub, she was automatically a singer."

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“You’ve been published by The Atlantic? That’s cool. My name is frequently used as a tag on Tumblr. We have all the makings of a modern power couple.”

“Do you come here often? I do. I’m the Foursquare mayor, actually, which means I come here more than anyone else. That reminds me, I need to check-in. Can I have your Twitter handle? You’re so attractive, I want to Shout it from multiple applications. Simultaneously.”

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This American Earth.

Americans spell out their humor much more than the British do. This explains why we Americans always describe British humor as “dry,” “quick,” or “witty.” Americans spell out the punchline, while British don’t. Though plenty of Americans like their snark and sarcasm, we’re still accustomed to more padding in the delivery.

"On top of that, in turns out the highest-paid person in the McCain campaign? Not the campaign manager, not the pollsters: Palin’s makeup artist. I’m not kidding. The highest-paid person, she flies to every city where Palin appears. And McCain? He just gets the local gal who does the funeral home. No, it’s not as bad as it sounds. The makeup girl is also Palin’s top foreign policy adviser.” -Bill Maher"

I think we need a stomp-off. / A White boy moment.

Social networking on The Office and “the uncanny valley” on 30 Rock? Where did good TV come from?