Posted on Aug 7th, 2008 by Lindsay Robertson 1 Comment

The Opener is a web show in which a low-status opening comedian named Jim Tews asks headliners for advice. In this episode, Maria Bamford uses “schematics” to show him the secrets to comedy success. I don’t want to step on her jokes by quoting them, but Maria Bamford is a fucking genius:

Maria Bamford should go on Oprah. (Thanks to Mackenzie for the tip!)

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  1. Denise Robb  |   Posted on Sep 3rd, 2008

    Maria Bamford, Andy Kindler, Rick Overton and others raise money for Obama in Stand Up for Obama at Busby’s on Wilshire (just west of La Brea) on Sept. 10 (Wed) 730pm see miraclemilepatrol.org for flyer or email denise@panix.com for reservations (nearly sold out!)

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