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Coming to the Stage!: U.S. Comedians

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Introduction:
"Here's a quiz about a selection of U.S. comedians. All of them began their careers on the stage circuit, and have gone on to television, film and/or radio. Hope you enjoy!"


1. This comedian's first album, "Let's Roll," featured a cover picture of the performer roller-skating. She was known in the 1990s for having a shaved head. Later on, she grew back her hair. She holds a Master's degree in accounting. Who is she?
    Thea Vidale
    Judy Tenuta
    Rene Hicks
    Lily Tomlin


2. What comedian almost titled his 2006 album "I Kind of Like it When a Lot of People Die"?
    David Brenner
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    George Carlin
    Nick Di Paolo


3. What comedian, describing a night spent babysitting, said she told the parents, "We're sitting up, eating ice cream, drinking liquor and playing Nintendo--these are not my kids"?
    Sheryl Underwood
    Wanda Sykes
    Mo'Nique
    Judy Gold


4. What comedian, known for his impressions of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, was the host of the 1980s children's television show, "Steampipe Alley"?
    Denis Leary
    Robin Williams
    Mario Cantone
    Bill Hicks


5. What comedian, in one of his video clips, portrayed a man barbecuing in his own backyard and wore an apron that advised viewers, "Shoot Yourself"?
    Denis Leary
    Jeff Foxworthy
    Richard Jeni
    Carlos Mencia


6. What comedian compared the voice of a priest from his old church to Kermit the Frog, saying, "Lord, let me repeat your name over and over again, so as to bore everyone and fill up an hour"?
    Richard Jeni
    Carlos Mencia
    Richard Lewis
    George Carlin


7. What comedian had this description of his eight years in college: "I majored in registration"?
    Cedric the Entertainer
    Bill Cosby
    Buddy Hackett
    Steve Harvey


8. This stand-up comedian and actress was co-host, with Sam Seder, of "The Majority Report" on Air America Radio in the 2000s. She also cheered for radio host Adam Carolla when he hung up the phone on columnist Ann Coulter, live on the air. Who is she?
    Janeane Garofalo
    Elayne Boosler
    Judy Tenuta
    Kate Clinton


9. This performer paid his dues with a number of years in stand-up, before moving on to appear in several films and his own show on Comedy Central. He is known for his manic impressions, including an unforgettable portrayal of Rick James. Who is this comedian?
    Dave Chapelle
    Jim Carrey
    David Brenner
    Robert Klein


10. This performer was a co-creator of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." She also co-hosted "Unfiltered" with hip-hop legend Chuck D and political commentator Rachel Maddow on Air America Radio. Who is she?
    Louise Duart
    Lizz Winstead
    Ellen Degeneres
    Judy Gold


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