Jordan Birnbaum

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Standing Up- A Memoir Of A Funny (Not Always) Life

Oct 11, 2013·59 visitors

marion grodin

Cohost

Stage· 183 messages

Oct 11, 2013

With her new book coming out, and her never ending stand-up performances, it's an absolute thrill to have Marion Grodin join us here on Tawkers. We'll tawk about her book, her life, the art of stand-up and what it's like being the daughter of the great Charles Grodin.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

Marion Grodin, I presume?

marion grodin · 1:00 AM

You presume correctly!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

I was always a very good presumer.

marion grodin · 1:00 AM

Amongst many other things you are also excellent at, my friend1

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

It is a real pleasure having you here!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

so much to tawk about!

marion grodin · 1:02 AM

This is so funny to me. It's the day before my birthday and I have spent the entire day in my car, racing from one thing to the next, pepping talking myself LOUDLY! ...ie..."You can do this...you can get to the DMV on time! You can get to Jordan

marion grodin · 1:02 AM

there was more...On time!! xo

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“JB does alot of presuming....”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

the secret to my success

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

OK Marion - so to begin

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

you have a memoir coming out! Congratulations!

marion grodin · 1:02 AM

...Yesssss.....

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“This IS my birthday, fellow Libra!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

happy birthday to you both! My Mom's is in 10 days, Libra lovers

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

I have a theory about memoirs

marion grodin · 1:03 AM

I actually wrote most of it in the same seat I'm sitting in right now...on Cedar Lane in Teaneck, at my favorite Vegan rest - Veggie Heaven...Am I supposed to interact with the people chiming in on the little tan drop screens?...Which I love...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:04 AM

yes - interacting with them is the most fun part!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:04 AM

hit the spotlight button if you want to bring their comment over to our screen.

marion grodin · 1:05 AM

Happy birthday to your Mom - Yes, we Libras are a COLORFUL bunch, right? and yes, I love Memoirs too, and yes, very very exciting...Happy bday to all my fellow Libras! We rock...Sometimes literally - if the medications not exactly right!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

lol

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

OK here's nmy theory, which dovetails nicely with the meds joke...

marion grodin · 1:05 AM

bring it..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

If you need therapy, but you can't afford a shrink, you should write a memoir, Because it forces you to remember everything from your childhood, which is pretty much therapy. True or false?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Happy birthday to you as well, Seth!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:07 AM

is it SAeth's birthday too? what is going on here?!

marion grodin · 1:07 AM

Definitely false. No offense to anyone out there in that category, and not to sound like an asshole...but I definitely don't think that should be the only qualification. It can be cathartic, but it is also monsterously fucking hard, and arduous...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:07 AM

therapy, writing a memoir, or both?

marion grodin · 1:08 AM

painful, and triggering...of bingeing, and shopping ,and a lot of other stuff not to have to feel a lot of what's actually in the Memoir!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:08 AM

(I'm guessing both)

marion grodin · 1:08 AM

On certain days - all of it! Life's haaaard Girrrrl!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:09 AM

life is hard, isn't it? I feel like if we all remembered that life is so hard, maybe life wouldn't be so hard.

marion grodin · 1:10 AM

Great point. I definitely think it's a good idea to lower or at least shift the bar as to what life's supposed to feel like - for myself as an addict, of many things - discomfort is not my strong suit! Not that it's anybody's...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

I know your current stated addiction is Haagen Dasz.

marion grodin · 1:10 AM

Hi Lucy, Seth, Mano Dogs...thanks for joining us..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

Dazs

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“I feel we could work together more often to make life simpler for us all.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:11 AM

tru dat

marion grodin · 1:11 AM

Actually I just came from watching a group of women eat homemade icecream. I can't even really handle that stuff...nor can my tuckus...xo

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:12 AM

So in writing the book, did you have any great epiphanies about your life in particular or life in general?

marion grodin · 1:12 AM

Honestly, you say Haagen Dazs and it's like someone bringing up an old lover that you had great sex with but always made you feel like shit the next day!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:12 AM

Yeah -ice cream makes love so sweetly

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

(see what I did there?)

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

(I'm very proud)

marion grodin · 1:13 AM

I don't know "great", and definitely thinks not whole unfamiliar, but probably just more of an ongoing awareness about the degree to which I am responsible for so much of what goes on in my life!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

Well, your life is pretty amazing. Let's talk about what it's like to be in the center of the NY standup scene

marion grodin · 1:14 AM

I do; and my comeback is...yes, until you can't get off the bowl, your sweating like an animal, and you're still stuck with the same fucking feelings!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:14 AM

that's why you're the pro!

marion grodin · 1:14 AM

I don't know if I'd say I'm in the "center" of it...I mean yes, if I'm working in Midtown..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:15 AM

OK - so is the cameraderie among NY comics a different animal than in other cities?

marion grodin · 1:15 AM

Showbiz is a beast, and standup is the beastiest!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:15 AM

is there a good vibe among the comics?

marion grodin · 1:15 AM

I don't know, I try not to go anywhere...I know for me if I'm at Standup NY or Gotham...the vibe amongst comics is great! Lots of love, support...We're all in the trenches y'know?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

That strikes me as maybe the greatest soft benefit of a comedian's life. All your co-workers are hilarious.

marion grodin · 1:17 AM

Although having said that, as I'm pretty much always the only woman, after a certain point in the night, it goes from comraderie to an episode of The Discovery Channel, where basically all the comics are trying to get laid...not all...but many!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:17 AM

★ Spotlighted from Adrian Colon

“As a comic myself I can tell you it is very hard to break into the comedy scene in NY.”

marion grodin · 1:18 AM

Yes, being around funny people, even when some of them are trying to stick it in anything on a bar stool if a definite privelege. That never escapes me!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:18 AM

Marion - any advice for Adrian?

marion grodin · 1:19 AM

Hey Adrian...Yes, very hard...took me a very long time to be in any of the regular rotations at NYC clubs

marion grodin · 1:19 AM

Keep doing honey! That's the only way. The truth is most people who stick with it...don't really have a choice!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

Good point. So how do you think your performances have evolved over the years? How have you changed as a comedian?

marion grodin · 1:20 AM

I'm more my self. I'm less fearful - most of the time! I'm probably bolder...

marion grodin · 1:20 AM

I want to have fun when I'm up there....

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

so do you write a lot of jokes, do a lot of improv, a combination of both?

marion grodin · 1:21 AM

Oh..and how have I changed? I'm fatter...then thinner...then fatter...such is the life of a food addict!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

friggin addictions. They never pass, they just change forms.

marion grodin · 1:22 AM

I don't write a lot of jokes. I'm sure I should write more...But my LOVE is improv! It's the best legal drug I've found!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“Don't forget there's the LA comedy scene too”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Adrian Colon

“I am planning on moving to LA next year because I work on TV too and do comedy as well. So with hard work and persistence and maybe a couple of casting couches I may do ok.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“i need me a casting couch,mano”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

so how about the LA scene? how is it different?

marion grodin · 1:23 AM

I think so....I'll always be an addict...but hopefully I'll addict to fewer and fewer really destructive thing!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:23 AM

good plan.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:23 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“They both are hard to break into...at least in LA it's warm and filled with palm trees”

marion grodin · 1:24 AM

I don't know much about the LA scene. I hated the isolation when I lived there...I always wanted to drag people out of their cars when I was in my car next to them, and scream..."HOLD ME...IF JUST TILL THE LIGHT CHANGES!!"

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:24 AM

lol

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

OK -so from the outside, it seems like there are so many more female comics than 15 years ago. Is that accurate? And does that mean that things have evolved for female comedians?

marion grodin · 1:25 AM

WHERE'D YA GO??

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

long question

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

because I know that has historically been a real challenge on many levels

marion grodin · 1:26 AM

GOTCHA...In the club scene, it's still extremely male dominated. People see a lot of women on tv, but that's not the deal in the clubs...Unless it's like "LADIES LET LOOSE..." Shows with names that always make us sound like we've broken free and are

marion grodin · 1:27 AM

running in packs!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:27 AM

looks can be deceiving. damn television.

marion grodin · 1:27 AM

I still think, inherently, when a man takes the stage the audience automatcially affords him a level of acceptance...entitlement, that women have to earn

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

we humans are so flawed...

marion grodin · 1:28 AM

God, I'm a good typer!! Seriously. If the comedy thing doesnt work out...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

well, perfect segway...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Do you work with writers, Marion? Do you have any advice for someone looking to get into writing comedy?”

marion grodin · 1:28 AM

I am definitely very very flawed, and not..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

you were a very successful writer before standup, right?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

weren't you under contract with the big studios?

marion grodin · 1:29 AM

I was...Hey Mano...I was under contract to big studios etc...I def took it for granted, and honestly am so grateful writing this Memoir has given me..

marion grodin · 1:30 AM

Mano, my advice, with everything, is to work your ass off, you're really competing with yourself...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“It's "typist" actually, Marion. Stick to comedy. ;)”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

lol

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

he might have a future, huh?

marion grodin · 1:31 AM

I also wrote for sitcoms, but I wasn't sober yet...So, I didn't have any real understanding of that being an actual way to pay the cable bill..

marion grodin · 1:31 AM

Mostly no one gets anywhere...sad, but true and good to know...so unless you're dedicated, and talented...its better to do something else...anything else...there's a lot less rejection!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

is it hard to be disciplined with your time when you're writing on your own? Like, OK - one more episode of Top Chef, and then I'll start...

marion grodin · 1:33 AM

Yes...but no...those deadlines I had while writing this book make all that fucking around fairly limited...I did spend a lot of time staring off into space...well, not really off into space...if I'm being honest...at the marble coffee cake in the ..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:33 AM

mmmmmmmmmmmmm. marble.

marion grodin · 1:33 AM

Starbucks display case! That thing is like the Red Light District for Pastry"s!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:34 AM

lol

marion grodin · 1:35 AM

Ok, so seriously, writing is soooo hard, and I think actually deadlines, as much as I loathed them, were essential...I know so many writers that are writing something but if it's not "due" it's...just so hard.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:35 AM

good question from Adrian

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:35 AM

★ Spotlighted from Adrian Colon

“Marion have you ever had other comics hate on you because they felt threatened by you?”

marion grodin · 1:36 AM

That is a great question. Not really. Oh that's not true. There is one comic who comes to mind...but they kind of hate on every body so I dont take it that personally....or return their phone calls. Look, if you're focused on me you're already

marion grodin · 1:37 AM

all fucked up...because you need to just focus on what you do...what you've got. I try and learn from the people I think are amazing, and enjoy the shit out of watching them when I get to. I've been through a lot of rough stuff in this life, and

marion grodin · 1:38 AM

there is nothing better on this planet than laughing so hard it verges on a medical situation! Celebrate the people who can do that, and become one of them yourself!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

forum's on a roll -let's take the next one from Mano

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Are there any subjects you consider taboo for your act, Marion? Do you do introspective comedy, observational, character-based, a blend? How did you develop your onstage persona and act?”

marion grodin · 1:40 AM

yes, I've been heckled, badly...It's part of how I became who I am onstage...The wonderful Judy Gold told me - two great things - You have to know who you are on stage, and you HAVE to let them know YOU'RE in control, not them! I think especially a

marion grodin · 1:41 AM

female comic...but that's a lot of how I discovered my love of improv..it just came from defending myself and having to think quick and survive up there...and now...It's my favorite thing! I'm very personal onstage...not so observational...about

marion grodin · 1:41 AM

myself yes...but I'm not a "Did you ever notice how butter..." yeah, I leave that to... the butter people!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

seriously, though, did you ever notice how butter...

marion grodin · 1:43 AM

Any subjects too taboo? Definitely. There are people who do that stuff great - like the fabulous Bonnie MacFarland - who I adore!! But it's not my thing...rape, abortion, etc...But Bonnie will kick the shit out of a rape joke!1

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:43 AM

Bonnie did 2 Tawks here - one with hubby Rich Voss, and one with Colin Quin

marion grodin · 1:43 AM

Mmmm, we were just talking about melted butter on an everything bagel at dinner...to get me through watching those bitches eat ice cream!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:44 AM

both hilarious

marion grodin · 1:44 AM

Love both of them!

marion grodin · 1:44 AM

yes, both deeply deeply hilarous!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

so, I think people imagine that comedians are all friends with each other, all hang out all the time, and have a much better time than regular people. True or false?

marion grodin · 1:45 AM

I have a big girl crush on Bonnie...not like I want to stick my tongue down her throat...maybe just like...lick her cheek a little.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

that's a handsome cheek.

marion grodin · 1:46 AM

Both. Some of the best times I've had in my entire life have been sitting around the diner with my bestfriends who are amazing comics and talking and eating...and talking...and eating..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

is choking a bigger problem for comedians because they make each other laugh during dinner?

marion grodin · 1:46 AM

The great thing about Bonnie, there are many...is that she's sooo pretty and doesn't really relate through it.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:47 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“i have to say,some the most interesting people i have met have been comics”

marion grodin · 1:47 AM

Look, I don't want to brag, but I'm pretty sure I've sent at least 3 newer comics to the ER,

marion grodin · 1:47 AM

I agree Lucy! I love my tribe!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:47 AM

OK, so I have a question, but it starts with a story /statement

marion grodin · 1:47 AM

I think being funny is such an amazing gift!

marion grodin · 1:48 AM

..Go..

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

There are a few movies that for some reason leave an indelible mark on you when you are growing up.

marion grodin · 1:48 AM

...Yes...

marion grodin · 1:48 AM

Are we going to talk about...dogs?>>

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

two of those movies for me left a mark because I couldn't believe that movies could be so funny.

marion grodin · 1:48 AM

What?? Which??

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

Two of them for me -Seems Like Old Times and Midnight Run, both starring your dad.

marion grodin · 1:49 AM

I agree! Both, ridiculously, insanely, uniquely, off the charts...funny! I love Seems Like Old Times...the funny thing is that my Dad has made all these movies with dogs, and he is sooooo not a dog person!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

Charles Grodin, btw -who wasn't only hilarious but also had one of the smartest talk shows in tv history

marion grodin · 1:50 AM

And yeah, Midnight Run - genius! My Dad ad libbed a lot of that. Their chemistry...crazy!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

did you work with him on the msnbc show?

marion grodin · 1:50 AM

Yes, he's deeply smart!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:51 AM

I know -so I know what he's like as a comic actor and talk show host. How about as a dad?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:51 AM

(I'm guessing very cool)

marion grodin · 1:51 AM

I was on the show a couple times...A lot of it was fun but I also went out into the street and did these Man on the street interviews....It was during OJ...less fun!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

yeah, friggin people on the street....

marion grodin · 1:52 AM

We are very very similar. We make each other laugh...a lot!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

Cool - so Mano, your new press agent, is reminding us to get back on point.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“What would entice us to purchase your memoir? What should we expect from it?”

marion grodin · 1:54 AM

Hey Mano...what would entice you to buy my Memoir...It's excellent...if I can say...I love people's story's, and mine...well, a lot has happened, and I dont' really hold back about...anything. Plus it's extremely funny...when it's funny...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

a few good comments we missed...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“The women comics on the roasts have been awesome”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

do you like doing roasts?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer

“annnd this is where i zone out.....”

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“I'm twerking as I type this, Lucy!”

marion grodin · 1:55 AM

Yes! Women rule those roasts!! Just saw Sarah Silverman on the James Franco roast....soooo funny....

marion grodin · 1:56 AM

No, Lucy come back! Do a little Twerk to wake yourself up! Let's all take a little twerk break...If I'm not back you'll know I probably shouldn't have twerked!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

why do comedians seem to love tearing each other to shreds so mercilessly?

marion grodin · 1:57 AM

We're very angry...and hurt children...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

so the obvious next choice is to make it worse for each other...

marion grodin · 1:57 AM

It's just like snappin...but the funniest thing I've seen recently on a roast was Andy Samberg on the Franco roast - he just parodied the whole thing! Very funny!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:58 AM

All right, Marion! Thank you so much for doing this with us! I hope yu had fun!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:58 AM

and how cool was our forum?

marion grodin · 1:59 AM

I had sooo much fun! I can't believe that was an hour - it flew. Before I sign off I just want to say that I'm nude, except for my elbows...which are covered in peanut butter...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

smooth or chunky?

marion grodin · 1:59 AM

Yes, loved the forum! Would love to do this again..need you ask..chunky brother...CHUNKY!!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

skippy or jif? don't spare the details.

marion grodin · 2:00 AM

I MAKE MY OWN. I CRUSH THE PEANUTS WITH MY ASSSSS!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

So we can get you to come hang out with us again?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

no shit?

marion grodin · 2:00 AM

I WOULDN'T MISS IT! THIS HAS BEEN A TREAT!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

(see what I did there?)

marion grodin · 2:01 AM

I do see what you did there, and I love that you're so open about needing approval...really.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

All right - thank you everyone and good night! I had an absolute blast!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“I can clearly see your nuts, Lucy.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“Lol, Lucy you need an athletic supporter”

marion grodin · 2:01 AM

Lots of love an birthday wishes to all my fellow Libras!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

and happy birthday to YOU!!!

marion grodin · 2:02 AM

Yes....hoping for a sweet year...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:09 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Join us more often, Marion. We're a funny bunch.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:09 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“Best of luck Marion and Adrian for that matter”

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Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 12:56 AM

Hello all Tawkers!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 12:57 AM

evening mano!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 12:58 AM

Hey Lucy! Did you see the pony-riding goat pic on FB the other night after the Tawk?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 12:58 AM

Puh-retty funny.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 12:58 AM

yes...cos i posted it!!!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 12:59 AM

oOo so YOU are known by yet anotehr name there? OK. :D

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 12:59 AM

i am known by many names,but you can call me Mistress :-)

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:00 AM

Evening JB and Marion!!! :-)

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:00 AM★ Spotlighted

JB does alot of presuming....

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:01 AM

i would like start by saying,that no goats will be harmed whilst Tawking. I've put him out to pasture

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:02 AM

I am now watchin comedian Marion Grodin tawk.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:02 AM★ Spotlighted

This IS my birthday, fellow Libra!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:02 AM

happy birthday you cheeky funster,Mano!!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:02 AM

You are indeed, Adrian.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:03 AM

Why thank you so, ye o many names.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:03 AM

Ooops and I just stole her spotlight.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:03 AM

Sorry.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:03 AM

mano and JB's mum? :-O

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:03 AM

Happy early birthday Marion. Can't wait to read your book.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:03 AM

THAT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE PUBLIC KNOLWEDGE!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:04 AM

Having co-hosted one of these things, I can safely say you can't see what we're typing in here unless highlighted so we can be as mean as we want.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:04 AM

Well, *I* couldn't. I don't know about actual celebrities.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:05 AM

i think JB is more in tune with his audience than he realises. thats twice now hes said something before we have! lol

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:05 AM

Sometimes we stone if we self-medicate.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:06 AM

Why we're doing the birthday announcements...I'm three weeks away

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:06 AM★ Spotlighted

Happy birthday to you as well, Seth!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:06 AM

its manos barfday Seth

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:06 AM

Right back at ya Mano

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

Is it his barfday or birthday?

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

either will do

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

No I am not drinking - ironically due to meds.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

its my second birthday....

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

Well actually November 2nd but close enough

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

second birthday?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:07 AM

I want to hear about memoirs and medications. Did Marion write her memoir while medicated?

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:08 AM

Are you a Leap Year baby Lucy?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:08 AM

The fucking mouth on this chick!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:08 AM

well i do have frogs legs...so that might be a give away

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:08 AM

Everyone needs therapy and to write a memoir. I mean some may be more entertaining than others though.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:09 AM★ Spotlighted

I feel we could work together more often to make life simpler for us all.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:09 AM

with people like Jordan,who can make me smile and laugh,life is that bit easier.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:09 AM

Clearly you're not a politician Mano

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:10 AM

At all, Seth; at all.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:10 AM

They never try to make things easier

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:11 AM

To what were/are you addicted and how did that play into your career as a comic and memoirist?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:11 AM

Word, soul brother.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:12 AM

I am so confused how do you enter this convo?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:12 AM

Just keep chatting, Adrian. If we like what you say, we will up-vote it. If the hosts like what you say, they will highlight it.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:13 AM

Not Hagen-Dazs maybe Ben & Jerry's

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:13 AM

Ok thanks Mano.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:13 AM

What? Where did that non-sequitir right there come from, Marion?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:13 AM

It helps to be funny, Adrian.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:14 AM

What al has Charles Grodin been in? And please don't tel me to IMdB him!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:14 AM

Lol ok Mano. I am an unfunny person obviously.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:15 AM

Then be interesting, possibly insightful, and just relax and enjoy yourself above all else!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:15 AM

another NY comic? good lord,do they never end! what is about NY and comics?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:15 AM

Showbiz is the Beast with Two Backs and each has a knife in it.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:16 AM

It's a shithole so they have no choice but to laugh or commit suicide.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:17 AM★ Spotlighted

As a comic myself I can tell you it is very hard to break into the comedy scene in NY.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:17 AM

So just to break into one of those clubs like Gotham or Eastville or whatever place you can get into, is an accomplishment on it's own.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:17 AM

The good news is once you breakthrough, the sky's the limit!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:19 AM

I know I am over those stupid bringer shows for sure. I will find a way if it's the last thing I do.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:19 AM

I thought you consider yourself unfunny, Adrian?

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:19 AM

when i get to NY,i wanna visit Dangerfields.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:19 AM★ Spotlighted

Don't forget there's the LA comedy scene too

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:19 AM

Lol it was sarcasm Mano.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:20 AM

Aha! We need a sarcasm font, Jordan!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:20 AM

And the smilies.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:20 AM★ Spotlighted

I am planning on moving to LA next year because I work on TV too and do comedy as well. So with hard work and persistence and maybe a couple of casting couches I may do ok.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:20 AM

LA..or Hell-A. as its better known

Auntie Lori AllenOct 11, 2013, 1:21 AM

Is the book out now?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:21 AM

The casting couch method of breaking into the Biz is underrated these days.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:21 AM★ Spotlighted

i need me a casting couch,mano

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:21 AM

Well hopefully it's LA for him and not Hell-A

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:22 AM★ Spotlighted

Do you work with writers, Marion? Do you have any advice for someone looking to get into writing comedy?

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:22 AM

why do you think many comics come to NY,Seth? cos LA sucks,or used to...

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:22 AM

Mine is cocaine.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:22 AM

I heard it Hell-A for lots of people but I don't give a shit. If I have the balls to get on stage and jump out of airplanes I can move to LA and give their asses hell back.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:23 AM★ Spotlighted

They both are hard to break into...at least in LA it's warm and filled with palm trees

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:23 AM

You probably shouldn't jump out of airplanes, Adrian.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:23 AM

Palm trees and assholes.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:23 AM

"hot and sunny...hot and sunny...what are ya,a friggin lizard?" - as a great man once said...

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:23 AM

And some palm trees with assholes. But they're always crowded for some reason...

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:24 AM

True, but at least the people are real in LA....not!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:24 AM

I am seriously considering moving to LA as well, sadly. I always wanted to live in NY but it;s simply too expensive.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:24 AM

wrong kind of palm perhaps,mano?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:24 AM

LA is too but...

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:25 AM

I heard traffic is a bitch too.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:26 AM

I was trying to work "Chinese Stoplight" into a witty retort to Marion's funny statement but I failed.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:27 AM

What do you think of the current stand-up scene and comedy in general in entertainment these days, Marion?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:27 AM

Or sleep around. GODDAMN MEN!

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:27 AM★ Spotlighted

The women comics on the roasts have been awesome

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:27 AM

Female comics rock! I admire them so much because they have to be ballsier (if that's a word) then the guys are to get half of the recognition. I am not kissing ass but if you have never seen Marion do her thing, you need to check her out.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:27 AM

They really have.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:28 AM

You are, Jordan, you all really are.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:28 AM

wish i could make people laugh. its just too damn hard

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:28 AM★ Spotlighted

It's "typist" actually, Marion. Stick to comedy. ;)

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:29 AM

Mano a stenographer.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:29 AM

True dat, Adrian! Good call!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:30 AM

Also keypad/numbers enterers, so I guess "typer" works.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:30 AM★ Spotlighted

Marion have you ever had other comics hate on you because they felt threatened by you?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:30 AM

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:31 AM

Marion do you've any high-level contacts in comedy, know any famous comics to help pull strings

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:31 AM

I've had teen moms hate on me for that very reason, Adrian.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:32 AM

I work from home, Jordan, and that is almost precisely how my workday tends to go.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:32 AM

This is getting to down for a comedy Tawk...anybody have a good joke?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:32 AM

But I truly enjoy writing my sit-com project. I just don't do it as often as I should.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:32 AM

look in a mirror,Seth

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:33 AM

BURN!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:33 AM

GODDAMMIT THAT WAS A BURN!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:33 AM

I don't know how you can even Tawk now, Seth.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:33 AM

he asked for it :-)

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:33 AM

Had it coming.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:33 AM

touché Lucy

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:34 AM

does JB have a thing for marble? :-O the things you learn

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:34 AM

Lol so you both are now coming at each other on Tawk. This is more fun then I thought it would be.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:34 AM

maybe its cos he has lost his own marbles...? :-P

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:35 AM

All this Tawking will do that to you Lucy

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:35 AM★ Spotlighted

Are there any subjects you consider taboo for your act, Marion? Do you do introspective comedy, observational, character-based, a blend? How did you develop your onstage persona and act?

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:35 AM

ha! this is true,Seth

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:36 AM

Do you find being a funny person intereferes with your social or sex life?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:36 AM

Not in the hacky, "They laugh when I undress" way but in the sense that you find it hard to be serious or whatever?

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:36 AM

Have you ever been heckled badly? Always wondered how comics dealt with that.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:37 AM

a good comic can turn that heckle around.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:37 AM

Guess Michael Richards (Kramer) wasn't a good comic then

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:37 AM

As a comedienne, do you often find people try to make YOU laugh - are always trying to tell you a joke or amuse you? Do you find it irritating or endearing?

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:37 AM

The key is to shit on them so bad they won't say anything back. I have done it and seen Marion do it too.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:38 AM

That sounds like a lot of shit Adrian lol

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:38 AM

Actually, Seth, that was Richards' only REAL "crime": He just had no idea how to handle that situation and spun-out.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:38 AM

Agree...I don't think he really is a racist

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:39 AM

Nah just a really bad stand-up. lol

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:39 AM

A latrine full of it Seth.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:39 AM

No better way to shut someone down than to brand them and I think it backfired on him.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:40 AM

*sighs*.....

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:40 AM

How do you develop a routine? Do you write it out entirely and leave room for improv or just have a set of routines that you string together as they happen each time onstage?

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:42 AM

What kind of comedy do you enjoy the most? Blue or the clean sitcomy type of comedy?

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:42 AM

I've always been amazed by comics who can stay PG rated yet are still hysterical--Cosby, Foxworthy, Seinfeld. It's kind of like running a marathon with a 50lb weight on your back

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:45 AM

NOt me; I imagine them as hateful, horrible toads who are all only a step away from homicide or suicide.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:45 AM

Marion who were your comedy inspirations? Also, what kind of comedy do you enjoy better? Blue or the clean sitcomy stuff.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:45 AM

Which cheeks?

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:46 AM

Sounds like a whole another Tawk there Marion

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:47 AM★ Spotlighted

i have to say,some the most interesting people i have met have been comics

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:47 AM★ Spotlighted

What would entice us to purchase your memoir? What should we expect from it?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:48 AM

Especially if you get hit with them.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:48 AM

TURNER AND HOOCH!!!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Office Space and Super Troopers.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Dog comedy?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Drop Dead Gorgeous.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Oh.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Cujo.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Old Yeller.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Benji was very frightening

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:49 AM

Lol Mano

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:51 AM★ Spotlighted

annnd this is where i zone out.....

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:51 AM

Do you think being intelligent is important to being a good comic or writing good comedy or is it more of a hindrance (especially these days)?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:52 AM

Evil, Lucy. EVIL.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 1:52 AM

What enticed you to get into the business?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:52 AM

The girls who do that aren't "comedians," Jordan.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:53 AM

Yes, get that plug in or we're never coming back. AND I SAID NO GREEN M&MS GODDAMMIT!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:54 AM

sorry? i miss something? twas having a boogie :-)

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:54 AM★ Spotlighted

I'm twerking as I type this, Lucy!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:54 AM

Are any of you guys and gal (Lucy) comics or in the industry?

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:55 AM

mmm you kinky biatch,Mano!!! wooof!!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:55 AM

i WISH i could be a comic lol i just aint that funny

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:55 AM

Which industry, Adrian? Cuz if you mean the Jizz Biz, I for one, am... not obliged to say anything.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:56 AM

The Jizz Bizz that's a nice name for porn production company

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:56 AM

Lucy you never know try an open mic or something. What's the worse that can happen.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:56 AM

How do you feel about the PC atmosphere surrounding comedy these days and do you feel comedians should apologize when certain special interest groups think they have crossed some imaginary line?

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:57 AM

a Tawk Twerk Off!!!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:57 AM

Lisa Lampanelli was the queen of those roasts. Sarah is also funny as hell. Whitney is ok.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:57 AM

(It's actually slang for the porn industry, Adrian.) :c)

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:57 AM

I think Whitney's cute but I also feel she's just OK. I hope she doesn't read that though.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:58 AM

Hey she's pretty and we aren't saying she isn't funny and she's very successful I am sure she would wipe her ass with our opinion.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:58 AM

ok,do you think political comedians have a harder time than "ordinary" comics?

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:58 AM

OK all. I LOVE YOU MARION, JORDAN, AND TAWKERS!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:58 AM

I guess it's over now. Nice meeting you Tawkers.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:58 AM

Now it's back to World of Warcraft!!!!!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:59 AM

damn it!! i have a great question and the tawk finishes!! typical! lol

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 1:59 AM

Time to watch some Jizz Bizz

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:59 AM

Every time, Lucy. We're old hands at this; you should know that by now!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 1:59 AM

Mine are covered in chocolate, Marion. (SLY WINK)

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 1:59 AM

thats nothing marion,i'm waering nothing but a smile and bubble wrap!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM

Goober

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM★ Spotlighted

I can clearly see your nuts, Lucy.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM

its just the way i am sitting,mano

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM

Camel Leg.

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM★ Spotlighted

Lol, Lucy you need an athletic supporter

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM

camel arse

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:00 AM

You forgot an "H" in that last word, Marion.

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 2:01 AM

Goodnight Jordan!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:01 AM

IS that a crack cocaine reference, Jordan?

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 2:01 AM

Night Marion xoxox

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:01 AM

Happy birthday to you as well! Keep em laughing!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:02 AM

Azeroth awaits! Anon!

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 2:02 AM

night night you two lovely lovely cuddly wuddly people!!

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 2:02 AM

Happy Birthday Funny Lady!!

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 2:02 AM★ Spotlighted

Best of luck Marion and Adrian for that matter

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:02 AM★ Spotlighted

Join us more often, Marion. We're a funny bunch.

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:03 AM

Hang out in the peanut gallery with us some time. More than just your elbows.

Lucy DyerOct 11, 2013, 2:03 AM

see ya back at FB!!! *whooosh and i'm gone!*

Seth HochmanOct 11, 2013, 2:03 AM

Definitely a balls to the wall Tawk

Adrian ColonOct 11, 2013, 2:03 AM

Thanks Seth!

Mano DogsOct 11, 2013, 2:03 AM

Night all!

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