comedy
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To pass the time, Mauri surfs YouTube, listens to music or stand-up comedy, or watches golf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
After a stab at acting, Mr. David found a home in New York’s comedy clubs, where his quirky vignettes earned the admiration of his peers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Four years later, she’s pursuing stand-up professionally and working at the very same comedy club as a “concierge of comedy,” handling bookings and leading youth classes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
My wife and I recently struggled trying to unload roughly 100 rock, pop, Broadway, soundtracks, classical, comedy and children’s albums that we don’t plan to bring to our new home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Rather an odd little comedy that I watch here,” said Poirot to himself thoughtfully.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
In some of the studios, company staffers join guest actors and influencers making quick comedies and mini-dramas about domestic life featuring a Reckitt brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Accompanied by her sidekick and netherworld patron King Grimsquawk – a crowned raven-baby holding a scepter – Workman conjures up one of the funniest small-screen comedies that isn’t officially on TV.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Hoffa” is very different from the other films that you directed both before and after, which are mostly comedies touched by dark cynicism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
"Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, had led the way for comedies with 24 nominations, compared to 19 for "Widow's Bay."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
The romantic comedies are right about this part.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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