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“In standup, you don't have anything near you except a microphone.”

Quote by Tig Notaro

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Tig Notaro is an American comedian, actress, and writer renowned for her raw and candid stand-up comedy. She rose to prominence with her one-woman show 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest,' which was later adapted into a film. Notaro is lauded for her talent to tackle challenging and personal themes with humor and openness. more

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