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“Any expectation is what pain is.”

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Jen Kirkman is an American comedian known for her unique humor style and self-deprecating wit. Born on August 28, 1974, she has made a name for herself in the comedy scene since the early 2000s. Kirkman is recognized for her work in television shows, web series, and books, which often delve into personal experiences, gender, and interpersonal relationships. more

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“Let's say I was like, "I'm going to write a book this year," which I'm not. Let's just say that was it. Then it would be for the joy of writing it. It wouldn't be like, "And it's going to be No. 1 and I'm going to get rich and go on a book tour and own a library." I don't know the difference between doing what I normally do and making a resolution. And if it doesn't happen, then I'm going to be miserable.”

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“In terms of what happened to Amy [Schumer], if that happened to me I would be like, "Yes, please leave." But I toured a lot. I started as an opening feature act touring a lot during the [George W.] Bush years, like around 2007. I was touring during the [Barack] Obama election - the first one with [Sarah] Palin and [John] McCain - and I talked to crowds about that and they were always split down the middle.”

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