stand-up comedian
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It’s why Bargatze drew more people and made more money on the road than any other stand-up comedian for the past two years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Walker suggested changing how stand-up comedians and others in the industry are viewed, explaining: "Essentially every stand-up comedian is a small business, they are an entrepreneur and that should be rewarded and acknowledged."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
She and her collaborators landed on Whitehall, a British stand-up comedian who has had stints in blockbusters like 2021’s “Jungle Cruise.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
“Maybe when I grow up I could be like a stand-up comedian, and just get onstage and make those noises.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
