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Famous Wanda Sykes Quotes
“It's hard to get fired from the government. You have to, like, kill people.”
“And then also I think it's harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.”
“I always want to go back and do stand-up; I like the freedom.”
“I think it's because my comedy is in your face, and it comes from a place that's real.”
“Then you had people who wanted to get into comedy just to get a TV deal.”
“A woman would pitch a joke. Nothing. Then a guy would pitch it and everybody would laugh.”
“I have a funny family, but none of them are remotely in show business.”
“Some government workers are dedicated and work hard, but most of them are just waiting to retire.”
“I'm here today because I refused to be unhappy. I took a chance.”
“If you're passionate about your work, it makes the people around you want to be involved too.”