Tom Stade
Now largely based in the UK, he is a circuit stalwart who has appeared on stand-up shows The Comedy Store , The Live Floor Show and The World Stands Up .
He made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2006 with the show And Relax.
Now largely based in the UK, he is a circuit stalwart who has appeared on stand-up shows The Comedy Store , The Live Floor Show and The World Stands Up .
He made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2006 with the show And Relax.
OK, as I sit here smoking my e-cigarette, it hit me that all these debates are going on in this comedy climate and I think they're nonsense – funny is funny.
But what the fuck, I'll throw my two cents in… I want this to be my 'perfect female playlist'. This one is dedicated to all the ladies that have made me laugh and inspired me and there are plenty…
When I think back, one of the first female comedians I ever heard that had me laughing beyond all control when I was a kid was the one and only Lily Tomlin. I remember my dad having her on one of his comedy compilation albums and I learned the operator sketch by heart at the time and it would have me and him in stitches one ringydingy. It's making me laugh even now – 'he's a mean drunk' – hilarious.
For my other old school female comedians I would love to choose Vicki Lawrence and Carol Burnett. I don't know how many times I came home from school and watched the Carol Burnett Show to see these two make comedy look so easy. The chemistry between them. I can't even imagine how many other people they have inspired to become comedians – myself included.
Now I started comedy in 1988 and this was the time that Evening At The Improv ruled supreme. And the female comedians at that time, I would've killed to work with them just to learn from the natural flowing funny. Janeane Garofalo has always cracked me up. Her wit and delivery I think had a major impact on the comedy scene. I would even venture to say she may have have given comedy a new joke delivery style – and I think she still does to this day.
Now another unsung female hero who I don't think you hear enough about (but maybe it's just me). I used to think that this lady was easily one of the funniest woman on the planet. I would like to introduce the wonderful Paula Poundstone.
I'll never forget the first joke I heard from her about accidentally smashing a Disney glass and her mum freaking out about why they can't have good dishes in the house…I was hooked and still am..
Now for elegant fab comedy I don't think anyone does it better than this very funny lady. When I first heard her I thought, 'super hilarious one-liners mixed with a little bit of super sexy – what a winning combination.' I would like to think a bit of her style has rubbed off on me through the years – the elegant part.
And what a fabulous comedy mind. I salute you Rita Rudner
Now for my last pick it's easily one of my favourite female comedians just because I met her many years ago. I don't think she'll remember, but I did and that's the only thing that matters.
This lady is so fast and so funny, and I haven't seen her around much lately. I don't even know if she's famous but when I first saw her in Los Angeles I was absolutely blown away and I've been a fan of hers ever since.
I hope Wendy Liebman is still out there (and I'm pretty sure she is). Talent like that doesn't need fame, just needs a little cash to keep going. You're awesome Wendy!!
Now comedy world - quit debating male versus female. This is comedy. Funny is funny!
• Tom Stade is currently on tour with Decisions Decisions. Dates.
Published: 16 Mar 2015
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