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The Sharp and Funny Persona of a Young Comedian
06:42 - 10:39 (03:57)
This podcast episode discusses the persona of a young comedian who loved to spin a yarn and sometimes fudged the facts to create a better story, while also being sharp and funny, comparable to an emo personality. The episode also recommends Gary Goldman's state abbreviations bit for stand-up enthusiasts.
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Chuck and Josh discuss the life and work of Dorothy Parker, a writer and critic known for her wit and sharp-tongued commentary.
06:42 - 07:43 (01:01)
Summary
Chuck and Josh discuss the life and work of Dorothy Parker, a writer and critic known for her wit and sharp-tongued commentary.
ChapterThe Sharp and Funny Persona of a Young Comedian
EpisodeWho was Dorothy Parker, really?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Dorothy Parker was born in 1893 to a Jewish father who worked in the garment district and a Scottish American mother.
07:43 - 08:55 (01:11)
Summary
Dorothy Parker was born in 1893 to a Jewish father who worked in the garment district and a Scottish American mother. While she was born in New Jersey, she was raised mainly on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
ChapterThe Sharp and Funny Persona of a Young Comedian
EpisodeWho was Dorothy Parker, really?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Emily Dickinson's misanthropic persona was attributed to the tragedies that shaped her early years, particularly the death of her mother when she was just four years old.
08:55 - 09:45 (00:49)
Summary
Emily Dickinson's misanthropic persona was attributed to the tragedies that shaped her early years, particularly the death of her mother when she was just four years old.
ChapterThe Sharp and Funny Persona of a Young Comedian
EpisodeWho was Dorothy Parker, really?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the difficulty of distinguishing between the truth and fiction in someone's personal narrative, using the example of a famous person who loved to spin a yarn.
09:45 - 10:39 (00:54)
Summary
This podcast discusses the difficulty of distinguishing between the truth and fiction in someone's personal narrative, using the example of a famous person who loved to spin a yarn.